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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Senior Environmental/Safety Specialist (Non-Competitive)

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 hours 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....

Site EHS Manager

  • Union, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Union, OH
  • 13 hours 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...

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Findlay, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 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...

Supervising Environmental/Safety Specialist (Non-Competitive)

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage environmental compliance programs for the utility (NPDES, Biosolids, Title V, RCRA, SPCC, EPCRA)....

EHS Manager

  • Barberton, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Barberton, OH
  • 3 days ago

The Manager will provide the project management team with guidance on environmental, health, safety and security matters and help ensure the project site fulfills customer, local, state, and federal...

EHS Specialist

  • Union, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Union, OH
  • 3 days ago

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class...

Supervising Environmental/Safety Specialist (Non-Competitive)

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage environmental compliance programs for the utility (NPDES, Biosolids, Title V, RCRA, SPCC, EPCRA)....

Join Goodyear as an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist! Drive EHS compliance and champion continuous improvement across our Retail stores....

Security & Safety Officer 1

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

STRS Ohio, STRS The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Security & Safety Officer 1 to join its Security & Safety Department. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio's...

Site EHS Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

  • Obetz, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Obetz, OH
  • 6 days ago

DESCRIPTION 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...

EHS Specialist

  • Lexington, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, OH
  • 8 days ago

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of...

EHS Coordinator

  • Milan, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Milan, OH
  • 9 days ago

Pourquoi a-t-on besoin de vous? Why work for us? At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, &...

Risk & Safety Consultant

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 13 days ago

In addition may conducts live-web-based safety awareness training using WebEx tools Prospective Client and Client Site Assessment Documentation: Documents the results of all client interactions using...

Sr Specialist EHS

  • Solon, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Solon, OH
  • 14 days ago

Coordinate EHS Industrial Hygiene Sampling. Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum of 1-3 year of experience in manufacturing setting....

EHS Coordinator

  • Medina, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Medina, OH
  • 14 days ago

.- Assist with preparing and executing the necessary air, water, and solid waste management activities, reporting and permit requirements- Assist with managing and coordinating safety training for the...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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Licensing / Certification

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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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