Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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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EHS Manager

  • Mentor, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 5 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...

EHS Manager

  • Norton, OH
  • 18 hours ago
  • Norton, OH
  • 18 hours ago

Oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal); Oversight and completion of the industrial hygiene program....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 2 days ago

Education Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene (Required) and Master's Degree in Industrial Hygiene (Preferred) Work Experience 2+ years in the safety office of...

Safety Officer

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

Attends meetings to represent hospital safety Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Additional Job Description: Field of Study: a safety related discipline / Industrial Hygiene and 3...

Safety Officer

  • OH
  • 5 days ago
  • OH
  • 5 days ago

Attends meetings to represent hospital safety Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Additional Job Description: Field of Study: a safety related discipline / Industrial Hygiene and 3...

EHS Specialist

  • Akron, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 5 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience...

Corporate Health and Safety Specialist

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago

Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach....

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago

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

Environmental & Employee Health and Safety Specialist

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 9 days ago

Shift 1 (United States of America) Position Overview The EHS Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio, will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of Hillenbrands Environmental,...

Industrial Hygienist 1 - 06032025-68183

  • Hamilton, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Hamilton, OH
  • 9 days ago

OR An associate's degree in safety, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, chemistry, biology, physical science, environmental health or other related field and two or more years of direct industrial...

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Brooklyn, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, OH
  • 12 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 Coordinator

  • Tiffin, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Tiffin, OH
  • 14 days ago

At Concordance Healthcare Solutions, we believe that each team member makes a difference in driving our purpose of positively impacting lives forward. Concordance is committed to our guiding...

Senior Environmental/Safety Specialist (Non-Competitive)

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago

OPEN Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Science, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or a closely related field....

Senior Environmental/Safety Specialist (Non-Competitive)

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 15 days ago

OPEN Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Science, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, or a closely related field....

Sr Health & Safety Specialist

  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 15 days ago

Does this position interest you? You should apply even if you dont match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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