Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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MillerKnoll

EHS Specialist

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

hygiene; or Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (external link) (ABIH)....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

hygiene; or Certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (external link) (ABIH)....

Health and Safety Advisor

  • PA
  • 4 days ago
  • PA
  • 4 days ago

Are you seeking an opportunity with an organisation where you can make truly make a difference in worldwide? Principal People are supporting a global company who are looking for a new member to...

EHS Manager

  • Scranton, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 4 days ago

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHSM) will serve as the primary health & safety point of contact for the field locations in the respective market and support management with addressing and...

Industrial Hygienist - Chadds Ford, PA or Philadelphia, PA

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

Hygiene, Environmental Science, or equivalent5 to 10 years of relevant general occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene experience including the performance of industrial hygiene (IH) surveys...

EHS Manager

  • Tarentum, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tarentum, PA
  • 5 days ago

Monitor and maintain environmental compliance programs, including air and water permits, mining regulations, and waste management....

Health and Safety Specialist

  • Homestead, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Homestead, PA
  • 5 days ago

compliance....

EHS Manager II

  • Saegertown, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Saegertown, PA
  • 5 days ago

**Required Qualifications:**- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field.- Minimum of five years of experience in an...

Summary** The Regional EHS Specialist will be responsible for leading and managing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects in the region with a Focus on Project organization. You will...

Remote Work

Site EHS Manager

  • Reading, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 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 and Safety Specialist

  • New Holland, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Holland, PA
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join our team in New Holland, PA manufacturing plant....

EHS Manager

  • PA
  • 9 days ago
  • PA
  • 9 days ago

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

EHS Lead - SP & SEA

  • Hawthorn, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Hawthorn, PA
  • 10 days ago

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better...

EHS Specialist

  • Hazleton, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Hazleton, PA
  • 13 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 Bachelor's...

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
No workplace is free from risk. Whether physical or psychosocial, occupational hazards are a concern for every workplace. This two-week course from Universiti Malaya will give you an introduction...
Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining
Welcome to Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining where you will explore key concepts in the management of health, safety and wellness in mining workforces and communities, including the impacts of...
Food Technology, Health and Safety
On this four-week course from Taipei Medical University, youll discuss global food safety concerns, exploring the effects of different foods, toxins, and additives on the human body. Youll begin...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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