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The Site EHS Lead owns the program, which keeps EHS from spreading across the operation.
The Site EHS Lead owns the program, which keeps EHS from spreading across the operation.
Brian Long
Mar 171 min read


If your EHS role is open, again, step back before restarting the search.
If your EHS role is open, again, step back before restarting the search
Brian Long
Jan 121 min read


Brian Long's stance: Any business model that includes a Site EHS Lead is OUTDATED
My stance for EHS Excellence: Any business model that includes a Site EHS Lead is OUTDATED. Yes Sir, Yes Ma'am, I'll hold my ground on this. Here it is rephrased: A Site EHS Lead as the foundation of a program? That model is clearly outdated. EHS excellence has no single point of failure. It is an EHS-driven culture, coached by a dedicated team rather than a chain of site and corporate EHS roles. I really like that prior sentence. It calls into question the value derived from
Brian Long
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Long Term Support is a fixed price, team-based solution that replaces the need to hire in-house EHS staff.
Most General Managers will tell you the same thing: EHS feels like a never-ending hassle. First comes the struggle to hire and keep the right EHS Manager. Then comes the patchwork of consultants, reports, audits… and it never stops. Baron used to add to that noise, offering dozens of one-off projects like every other EHS consultant. But that approach doesn’t solve the big picture. It’s not sustainable. So we changed the model. Today, it’s simple: a fixed-price, team-based sol
Brian Long
Sep 14, 20251 min read


This Isn't an EHS job
If you’re looking for a job, look elsewhere. If you want to help change how EHS is done throughout New Jersey, let's talk.
Brian Long
Sep 11, 20251 min read


EHS Myth #2 (The Cost Assumption)
People incorrectly believe it is more expensive to outsource EHS versus hiring an in-house EHS Manager.
Brian Long
Sep 10, 20251 min read


EHS Myth #1 (The One-Person Model):
Many people incorrectly believe compliance and culture are secured by hiring an in-house EHS manager.
Brian Long
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Compliance Keeps You Safe. Strategy Moves You Forward. Your EHS Plan Should Unlock SKUs-This Quarter.
Compliance Keeps You Safe. Strategy Moves You Forward. Your EHS Plan Should Unlock SKUs-This Quarter.
Brian Long
Aug 31, 20251 min read


"What We Do" versus "What We Don't". Is Baron the Right Fit? Let's talk about it.
"What We Do" versus "What We Don't". Is Baron the Right Fit? Let's talk about it.
Brian Long
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Is your EHS setup built to last? Consider this recent example related to NOx and RPPR.
Is your EHS setup built to last? Consider this recent example related to NOx and RPPR.
Dean Koncsol
Jun 9, 20251 min read


Join the Team Transforming EHS in NJ Manufacturing
Join the Team Transforming EHS in NJ Manufacturing
Brian Long
Jun 1, 20252 min read


What would happen if someone tossed your EHS binder in the trash?
What would happen if someone tossed your EHS binder in the trash? Would your safety program keep running… or would the whole thing fall apart? Would anyone even notice? Back in February, we kicked off with a new client in the NY/NJ metro area. On paper, they valued EHS. At first, they said the right things. But once we got to work, the truth surfaced. They didn’t want change. They wanted an EHS binder. Something impressive to show their customers—nothing more. They wante
Brian Long
May 29, 20251 min read


All-Inclusive EHS Subscription Models provide a Hassle-Free Solution for your Never-Ending EHS Demands: The key differentiator from in-house EHS hiring
All-Inclusive EHS Subscription Models provide a Hassle-Free Solution for your Never-Ending EHS Demands: The key differentiator from in-house EHS hiring
Brian Long
Apr 8, 20251 min read


The Problems with the Traditional In-House EHS Model
Why Most EHS Programs Keep Failing (And What Actually Works)
Brian Long
Feb 26, 20252 min read


When it comes to EHS demands, less clarity leads to...more headaches.
Oxymoronic, or just plain moronic? They say, "less is more”. But when it comes to EHS demands, less clarity leads to...more headaches. I’ve heard it all: • "We need a sustainable short-term fix." • "Let’s delegate accountability to one person." • "Our compliance is fine… except for the fines." EHS is already demanding—don’t make it more complicated with contradictions. There’s a better way to get it done right. Have you researched any team-based, all-inclusive EHS outsourcing
Dean Koncsol
Jan 13, 20251 min read


With this week’s news about a Department of Government Efficiency, it’s worth asking—how efficient are the EHS roles we rely on to keep things running?
Is your EHS program adding real value or just adding to overhead? Fair warning: my comments here may be a bit too blunt for some. So if you’d rather avoid the reality of what’s often left unspoken in departments like EHS, you may want to keep scrolling. But if you’re a Plant Manager ready to tackle some hard truths, read on. With this week’s news about a Department of Government Efficiency, it’s worth asking—how efficient are the roles we rely on to keep things running? EHS i
Brian Long
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Outsourcing of EHS comes with valid concerns. BUT, it trumps hiring in-house staff like a landslide victory!
Three votes cast, three thumbs up, and one winning strategy for EHS Outsourcing, aka “EHS Long Term Support”...........Don’t let your EHS needs go unrepresented! Sharing below a post from 3 months ago outlining the winning strategy: “Outsourcing of EHS comes with valid concerns. BUT, -----> it trumps hiring in-house staff like a landslide victory! EHS Outsourcing concerns: 1. “We need someone onsite who understands our specific operations.” 2. “We require immediate respon
Brian Long
Nov 15, 20241 min read


A COMMON MISTAKE we see with teams building EHS for the long-term
A COMMON MISTAKE we see with teams building EHS for the long-term
Thomas Perez
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Addressing EHS Manager Turnover Challenges
If you're addressing EHS Manager turnover and are looking for a solution that lasts, "I know a guy".
Brian Long
Sep 11, 20241 min read
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