Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs

An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a professional who focuses on identifying and eliminating risks in the workplace. They work in a wide range of sectors, especially in industries like manufacturing, construction, and healthcare that involve substantial physical activities. They are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with environmental policies and laws to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees and the environment. This involves conducting regular inspections and audits, implementing safety training programs, and maintaining documentation of all environmental health and safety-related activities.

Key skills required for this role include a strong understanding of environmental regulations, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. They must also possess certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), depending on the specific industry requirements. Relevant Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health are often required. Prior to becoming an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Safety Coordinator, Environmental Technician, or Health and Safety Advisor.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Sr Industrial Hygienist

Prepares reports to management that quantify/qualify value of Industrial Hygiene interventions....

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $92000.00 - $156000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Provides moderately complex consultative services to an assigned group of customers within a...

Degree: A BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field is a plus (can substitute for a year of experience)....

Oversee and Quality check Title V, Stormwater, Remediation, and Hazardous Waste Management Environmental Programs. Advise on Industrial Hygiene initiatives. Advise on PSM program initiatives....

The Environmental Health & Safety Officer be working with sensitive information therefore it will require an NDA. The EH&S Manager will report to the Electrolit Manufacturing’s/JCSA’s HR Manager....

Degree: A BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field. Skills: Knowledgeable in health and safety program implementation and capable of managing varied technical tasks....

QUALIFICATIONS BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or Engineering, with a minimum of five years of technical experience in the related service areas....

Health and Safety Specialist

  • Lebanon, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lebanon, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Health and Safety Specialist To become the worlds greatest baker, we need the worlds greatest team members The Health and Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing key...

AMI Operations Safety Officer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago

AMI Operations Safety Officer Hybrid in Birmingham, AL Annual Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 DOE Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to...

EHS Manager

  • Mentor, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Health & Safety Manager If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right...

Manager EHS Support

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Construction

  • Albany, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Health and Safety Specialists/Technicians are effectively coaching the project team regarding proper safety behaviors. + Ensures Environmental Health and Safety Specialists/Technicians are effectively...

Corporate Real Estate Facilities Manager - EHS

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago

Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills Strong work ethic and self-motivation Responsible for running the Environmental Health and Safety program that includes industrial hygiene...

EHS Specialist [Manufacturing]

  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 hours ago

EHS Specialist [Manufacturing] Location: Rockford, Illinois, United States Category: Aerospace and Defense Job ID: P-107709 widget: Full-Time Description Job Requirements Quest Global delivers...

EHS Specialist

  • Beatrice, NE
  • 4 hours ago
  • Beatrice, NE
  • 4 hours ago

Our Team You'll be an essential part of our EHS team, creating real value in crucial areas of health & safety, emergency response, safe work practices, and environmental compliance....

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
No workplace is free from risk. Whether physical or psychosocial, occupational hazards are a concern for every workplace. This two-week course from Universiti Malaya will give you an introduction...
Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining
Welcome to Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining where you will explore key concepts in the management of health, safety and wellness in mining workforces and communities, including the impacts of...
Food Technology, Health and Safety
On this four-week course from Taipei Medical University, youll discuss global food safety concerns, exploring the effects of different foods, toxins, and additives on the human body. Youll begin...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.4%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.5%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Health and Safety Specialists
1-2 years
23.8%
2-4 years
19.0%
4-6 years
19.0%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%


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