Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Braintree, MA

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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Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions

EHS Specialist

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

Area EHS Manager

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago

& Safety (EH&S)....

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Brockton, MA (8 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (8 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees....

EHS Manager

  • Burlington, MA (23 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (23 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Create leadership governance mechanisms to drive the sustained engagement and support of senior leadership.Develop environmental, safety and industrial hygiene plans, programs, and procedures that result...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Great opportunity to join a leading solar construction company! Company vehicle provided!...

Site EHS Specialist

  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Ability to spend considerable time away from home for training and assignments Skills for Success You will be an experienced Site Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with knowledge of Romanian...

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Taunton, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 7 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...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Site EHS Specialist - (Libyan national)

  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Skills for Success You will be an experienced Site Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with knowledge of Libya safety regulatory requirements as well as being familiar with OHSA regulations....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Jamaica Plain, MA (9 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jamaica Plain, MA (9 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago

hygiene; or Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Courses in the history or teaching of chemistry are not acceptable....

Lead Public Safety Officer

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on preventing workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and education to individuals within the organization. In addition, this role...

Public Safety Officer I

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 15 days ago

I. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the shift supervisor, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day to day protection and security of hospital assets...

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Interface with R&D, Operations, and external service providers to schedule and conduct workplace Industrial Hygiene Monitoring....

EHS Manager

  • Medway, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Medway, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Job Overview TE Connectivity's Environmental, Health & Safety Teams ensure and monitor environmental, health and safety in the workplace....

Certified Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager

  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Responsibilities Develop, manage and conduct indoor air quality and industrial hygiene assessments. Develop industrial hygiene sampling programs and create exposure assessment profiles....

Demographic Data for Braintree, MA

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Braintree, MA

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Braintree, MA 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 Braintree, MA
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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