EHS Auditing
Third-Party EHS Compliance Audits
EHS Compliance Audits: Find Your Compliance Gaps Before OSHA or EPA Does
CMI’s certified lead auditors evaluate your company’s compliance with OSHA, EPA, and related state and local regulations, then deliver a clear, actionable roadmap to correct every gap we find.
Certified lead auditors · Single-issue or multi-media audits · Corrective action roadmap included
OSHA AuditsEPA & Environmental AuditsCompliance Gap AnalysisMock OSHA & EPA Inspections
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What Is an EHS Audit?
An EHS audit (environmental, health, and safety audit) is an independent, third-party assessment of your organization’s compliance with OSHA, EPA, and related state and local regulations. A certified lead auditor evaluates your facility, records, and management systems, then benchmarks what they find against every applicable requirement. The result is a compliance gap analysis: a clear picture of where you stand today, and what needs to change before a regulator, insurer, or incident forces the issue.
In short: an EHS audit finds your compliance gaps before OSHA or EPA does, and gives you a corrective action plan to close them.
A CMI EHS audit typically evaluates:
- OSHA compliance and workplace safety management systems
- EPA and state environmental compliance, including air, water, and waste requirements
- Injury and illness recordkeeping accuracy
- Hazard communication, PPE, and training program compliance
- Environmental permits, reporting obligations, and required written plans
Audit vs. Inspection
An OSHA or EPA inspection is conducted by a regulator and can result in citations or fines.
An EHS audit is a voluntary third-party assessment, so gaps get found and fixed on your terms, not under regulatory pressure.
Types of EHS Audits We Provide
From a single-issue mock inspection to a full multi-media compliance audit, CMI scopes the assessment to what your organization actually needs.
OSHA & Workplace Safety Audits
Workplace safety audits, industrial safety audits, safety risk assessments, and injury and illness recordkeeping evaluations against OSHA standards.
Environmental & EPA Compliance Audits
Environmental compliance assessments covering air, water, and waste requirements, plus related state and local environmental regulations.
Compliance Gap Analysis
Benchmark your current compliance status against every applicable requirement, with a prioritized corrective action roadmap.
Mock OSHA & EPA Audits
A simulated inspection so your team knows exactly what an examiner would find, and can correct it before a real visit happens.
Management Systems Audits
Audits aligned to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety, and related certification standards.
Specialty & Due Diligence Audits
TSDF audits, acquisition and divestiture environmental due diligence, electronics recycling audits, and insurance risk and liability assessments.
How the EHS Audit Process Works
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Scope & Planning
We define the audit scope with you: OSHA-only, EPA-only, or a full multi-media EHS audit, matched to your industry and risk profile.
2
On-Site or Remote Assessment
A certified lead auditor evaluates operations, documentation, and management systems against applicable requirements.
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Compliance Gap Analysis
Findings are benchmarked against every applicable federal, state, and local requirement, then organized by risk level.
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Corrective Action Roadmap
You receive a prioritized, actionable plan for closing each gap, not just a list of problems.
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Ongoing Support (Optional)
Many clients move into CMI’s Partnership Program for continued compliance management after the audit is complete.
Why Choose CMI for Your EHS Audit?
Certified expertise, a clear scope, and a report you can actually act on.
Certified Lead Auditors
Certified professionals with extensive experience conducting EHS audits across industries.
Single-Issue to Multi-Media
Focused mock inspections or comprehensive multi-media compliance audits, scoped to your needs.
Industry Experience
We understand the regulatory requirements unique to your industry and tailor the audit accordingly.
Proven Track Record
Over 30 years of successful auditing practice helping businesses enhance compliance and culture.
Client-Centric Approach
We work closely with your team to address the specific audit needs and objectives that matter to you.
Actionable Results
Every audit ends with a corrective action roadmap, not just a list of findings.
EHS Audit Frequently Asked Questions
A CMI EHS compliance audit evaluates your facility’s OSHA workplace safety compliance, EPA and state environmental compliance, injury and illness recordkeeping, hazard communication and training programs, and required permits and written plans. The scope can be limited to a single issue, such as a stormwater or hazardous waste audit, or expanded into a full multi-media EHS audit covering both safety and environmental requirements.
An OSHA or EPA inspection is conducted by a government regulator and can result in citations, fines, or enforcement action. An EHS audit is a voluntary, independent, third-party assessment conducted before that happens, so compliance gaps are identified and corrected on your timeline, rather than under regulatory pressure.
An environmental audit reviews compliance with EPA and state environmental regulations covering air emissions, water discharge, and hazardous waste management. A safety audit reviews compliance with OSHA workplace safety standards, including hazard communication, PPE, and injury recordkeeping. CMI can conduct either independently, or combine both into one multi-media EHS audit.
Yes. A mock OSHA or mock EPA audit simulates a real regulatory inspection, so your team knows exactly what an examiner would look for and can correct any findings before an actual inspection or reporting deadline arrives.
Timing depends on facility size, industry, and audit scope. A single-issue audit is typically completed in a few days on-site, while a full multi-media audit for a larger or multi-site operation takes longer. We provide a specific timeline as part of your audit scope before work begins.
You receive a written report summarizing findings, a compliance gap analysis benchmarked against applicable requirements, and a prioritized corrective action roadmap. Many clients then engage CMI’s Partnership Program for ongoing compliance management to keep those gaps closed.
Cost depends on facility size, industry, and whether the audit covers a single issue or full multi-media compliance. Contact CMI for a scoped, no-obligation quote based on your specific operations.
Related EHS Services and Resources
CMI’s EHS auditing services connect directly to the full range of CMI expertise, from OSHA health and safety programs and EPA environmental compliance management to ongoing EHS Partnership Program support once your corrective actions are underway.
Related CMI services
- EHS Partnership Program
Ongoing compliance management after your audit - Health and safety consulting
OSHA compliance programs and workplace safety - EHS training programs
OSHA training, hazmat courses, and workforce certification - Compliance calendar
Regulatory reporting deadlines and compliance due dates
Key regulatory frameworks
- OSHA standards and regulations
Federal workplace safety requirements evaluated in every safety audit - EPA compliance programs
RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act requirements - ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
Management systems standards used in certification-track audits
Find Your Compliance Gaps. Before They Find You.
Tell us about your facility and we’ll scope the right audit, OSHA-only, EPA-only, or full multi-media, and give you a clear quote. No obligation.
