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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Industrial Hygienist

  • Horsham, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Horsham, PA
  • 4 days ago

hygiene....

Safety & Industrial Hygiene Specialist II

  • West Mifflin, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • West Mifflin, PA
  • 4 days ago

Requirements: Bachelors degree in safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related safety degree or equivalent work experience A minimum of 2-5 years of industrial hygiene...

Health & Safety Specialist

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

Join us as our Health and Safety Specialist. This position is hybrid and can be based in New York, Boston, Durham, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta or Washington, DC.Support Global Safety, Health &...

Site EHS Manager

  • Pittston, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittston, PA
  • 6 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...

Site Safety and Health Specialist

  • Vandergrift, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Vandergrift, PA
  • 6 days ago

At least 5 years of applied HSE experience in the following areas: construction, environmental remediation, operations and maintenance, hazardous waste management....

EHS Manager

  • Transfer, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Transfer, PA
  • 9 days ago

Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment...

Area EHS Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago

& Safety (EH&S)....

EHS Specialist

  • Mountain Top, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Mountain Top, PA
  • 10 days ago

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager with multi-site responsibilities....

EHS Specialist

  • Columbia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, PA
  • 10 days ago

EHS Specialist Department: Environmental Health & Safety Employment Type: Full Time Location: Columbia, PA - Plant Reporting To: Greg Wise Description The EHS Specialist will continue the implementation...

Public Safety Officer

  • Hershey, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 16 days ago

Hershey, PA 2 DAYS AGO 21550732 Summary Hershey, PA $17.50 - $17.50 per Hour 0 Years Experience No formal schooling No Commisssion 30.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation Shift...

EHS Manager II

  • Leola, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Leola, PA
  • 16 days ago

About the Role Dart Container is seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Manager II to lead and continuously improve our safety and environmental programs at a large, complex manufacturing...

EHS Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago

SBM Management is looking for a EHS Manager to join their team! The EHS Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing organization safety program to ensure safe, healthy,...

EHS Coordinator

  • Telford, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Telford, PA
  • 17 days ago

Prevention Control & Countermeasures, and other environmental plans as needed....

EHS Specialist

  • Lewisberry, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lewisberry, PA
  • 17 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 Bachelors...

School Safety Officer (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Lansdowne, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lansdowne, PA
  • 17 days ago

School Safety Officer (2025-2026 School Year) William Penn School District Multiple Locations - Lansdowne, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in William Penn School District Job Details Job...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining
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Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
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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
27.5%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
High School or GED
5.5%
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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