Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Industrial Hygienist

  • Fort McNair, DC (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort McNair, DC (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience completing industrial hygiene surveys....

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Fort McNair, DC (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort McNair, DC (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

hygiene; Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)...

Site EHS Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 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...

Senior Regional EHS Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Regional...

Marine Safety Officer

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international...

Junior Industrial Hygienist

  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Insight Global is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support a large engineering firm. This individual will be responsible for assessing safety, indoor air quality, mold, asbestos and other...

Part-Time Radiation Safety Officer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Posting Title Part-Time Radiation Safety Officer Overview The primary function of this position will be to serve as the University Radiation Safety Officer. Responsible for developing,...

Site EHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

  • Elkridge, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elkridge, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 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...

Health and Safety Specialist Job

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

-Coordinate Industrial Hygiene (IH) noise & chemical monitoring activities. Own the plant Industrial Hygiene Plan. -Manage the Occupational Risk Analysis (ORA) for the plant in Starmap....

EHS Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelors...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago

occupational health and industrial hygiene to ensure Chemours program compliance....

Health and Safety Officer

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of safety for Energy Support Services (ESS) operations and maintenance activities and general New Energy Equity (NEE) Safety...

EHS Manager II (Local travel)

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 days ago

Company Description CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Annapolis, Maryland SAVE JOB

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Annapolis, Maryland Responsibilities Location Annapolis, MarylandUS Job ID REQ-055097 Job Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with PerkinElmer and customer EHS...

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining
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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 in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Columbia, MD 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 in Columbia, MD
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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