Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Fort Washington, PA

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 Specialist

  • Amazon
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Join Amazons mission to become Earths safest place to work! At Amazon, weve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a...

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Intern)

  • ebm-papst Inc.
  • Telford, PA (15 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Telford, PA (15 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Science, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering or related field Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office...

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Health, Safety and Environment Permit to Work Specialist (EHS Operations/Projects) onsite in King of Prussia, PA

  • CBRE
  • King of Prussia, PA (10 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (10 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 3 days ago

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart...

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Environmental Health Safety Specialist

  • K&K Global Talent Solutions
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title – Environmental Health Safety Specialist / Data Collector Operation Location - Philadelphia, PA Job Type: Full Time/Permeant role Experience required 2 years - 5 Years Key Responsibilities...

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Environmental Health Safety Specialist / Data Collector Operation

  • TATA Consultancy Services Limited
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title – Environmental Health Safety Specialist / Data Collector Operation Location - Philadelphia, PA Key Responsibilities Conduct daily laser safety tests using approved EH&S checklists Maintain...

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Industrial Hygienist

  • Compliance Management International
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 13 days ago

hygiene experience required Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, exposure assessment methodologies, and environmental compliance requirements Experience with industrial hygiene sampling equipment...

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Industrial Hygienist

  • Vertex Engineering Services
  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications & Competencies High School or a Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field....

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • AeroVironment
  • Pottstown, PA (23 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA (23 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 20 days ago

The EHS Analyst will also promote an incident-free workplace through identifying and mitigating EHS risk and implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations,...

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Real Estate EHS Coordinator - Americas

  • Siemens Healthineers
  • Malvern, PA (18 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (18 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 22 days ago

Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience) Foundational knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements Strong analytical skills with the ability to review risk assessments...

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EHS Coordinator

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 26 days ago

compliance requirements are met Fulfill compliance system owner (CSO) responsibilities for specific safety areas, ownership areas to be determined Conduct educational classes for employees, contractors...

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Health, Safety and Environment Permit to Work Specialist (EHS Operations/Projects) onsite in College

  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Collegeville, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 27 days ago

CBRE Keyword Location Search view all jobs Health, Safety and Environment Permit to Work Specialist (EHS Operations/Projects) onsite in College Collegeville, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now CBRE...

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Health, Safety and Environment Permit to Work Specialist (EHS Operations/Projects) onsite in Collegeville, PA

  • CBRE
  • Collegeville, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 28 days ago

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart...

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Senior Director, Safety Officer (7371)

  • Septa
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Safety Innovation & Environment Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Clean Air Act (...

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EHS Manager - PHL

  • PCI Pharma Services
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (12 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Implement and oversee the sustainment of EHS employee engagement initiatives, including Behavior-Based Safety, Safety Suggestions, EH&S Committees, and similar....

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Burlington
  • Burlington, NJ (20 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlington, NJ (20 miles from Fort Washington, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Overview The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist Supply Chain, provides technical support and tactical execution of the Environmental, Health, and Safety program, within the...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Fort Washington, PA

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Fort Washington, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.9%
Master's Degree
27.4%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.4%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 Fort Washington, PA
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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