Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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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Health and Safety Consultant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Maintains, per retention schedule, all health and safety and industrial hygiene files for the enterprise....

Ehs Coordinator

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 5 days ago

Overview About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative...

EHS Manager [NL-14140]

  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago

Shirley Parsons is teaming up with a leading manufacturing company to find their next EHS Manager in Louisville, Kentucky. This person will be in charge of overseeing and directing the operations...

Site EHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 9 days ago

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to...

EHS Specialist OMS - Site Leader

  • Burlington, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlington, KY
  • 9 days ago

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will lead the facilitation, establishment and promotion of a safe and healthy working environment....

EHS Manager

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 days ago

Looking for an opportunity to maintain a safe working environment for a large manufacturing expansion project? TAI Engineering has an immediate need for an EHS Manager to support a critical...

Assistant Industrial Hygienist Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary This position: Ensures a healthy environment for employees, students, patients, and visitors by serving as a university Industrial Hygienist (IH) Performs IH chemical and physical...

Assistant Industrial Hygienist Manager University of Kentucky

  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 days ago

Department Name: 3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety Job Summary: This position: Ensures a healthy environment for employees, students, patients, and visitors by serving as a university...

Ehs Manager

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 19 days ago

protection, and first aid training....

EHS Manager

  • North Middletown, KY
  • 23 days ago
  • North Middletown, KY
  • 23 days ago

Must have a strong working knowledge of operational and technical issues and concepts, and an understanding of the associate EHS requirements Working knowledge of industrial hygiene analysis and best...

Senior Risk Control Consultant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 23 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 23 days ago

Subject matter expert in specialty area(s) (in such disciplines as Fleet, Sprinkler Contractor, Inland Marine, Industrial Hygiene, Human Factors & Ergonomics) to support the broader team to conduct...

EHS Specialist

  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 26 days ago

Automotive industry experience Bachelor's Degree in related field (Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering) 4+ YOE in Safety related field in Manufacturing Field Ability to develop...

Regional EHS Manager

  • Louisville, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 29 days ago

The position is responsible for ensuring, in the Plants of his/her responsibility, Environmental compliance with all local, state and country applicable regulatory and industry accepted EHS standards...

EHS Specialist

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Conduct new hire orientation provide environmental health safety training....

EHS Manager - Jeffersonville, IN

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Black Box is a trusted Integrated Technology Solutions provider delivering best-in-class services to our customers around the globe. Since our founding, Black Box has been driven by its passion...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.3%
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 in Kentucky
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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