Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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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E13L0: Health & Safety Specialist (ID)

  • MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • MD
  • 20 hours ago

Maintain and review appropriate risk assessments and any safe systems of work, including analysing causations, trends, resolving problems and develop improvement for HS management system standards...

Site EHS Manager

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 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...

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Junior Industrial Hygienist

  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, 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...

Site EHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

  • Elkridge, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Elkridge, 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...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 7 days ago

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

EHS Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, 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

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 9 days ago

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

EHS Specialist

  • Williamsport, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Williamsport, MD
  • 10 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Environment, Health and Safety specialist for one of its clients in Williamsport, MD. This person will be responsible for writing and spearheading safety systems...

Health and Safety Specialist

  • Edgewood, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Edgewood, MD
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in...

UXO Safety Officer / QC

  • Abingdon, MD
  • 17 days ago
  • Abingdon, MD
  • 17 days ago

Location: Work on-site at Wake Island. ECC is seeking candidates for a UXO Safety Officer / QC position on Wake Island. The project is expected to last approximately 90 days. This position is...

Health and Safety Officer

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 18 days ago
  • Annapolis, 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
  • 22 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 22 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis, 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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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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