Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Lynnwood, WA

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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Health & Safety Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Principles and practices of industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety programs....

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Formerly Puget Sound Blood Center and Lane Blood Center, Bloodworks is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks...

Deputy Site Safety Officer

  • Silverdale, WA (20 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Silverdale, WA (20 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Citizenship Preferred · Experience in Industrial Hygiene desirable. CSP, CIH, CHST, or OHST certification desirable....

Site EHS Manager

  • Everett, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Everett, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 3 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

  • Everett, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Everett, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Job Description The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will play a vital role in supporting, developing, and enhancing EHS compliance and risk...

EHS Specialist

  • Bremerton, WA (21 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (21 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 4 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...

Health And Safety Advisor

  • Shoreline, WA (5 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (5 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a hospital construction project in Vancouver, BC. This role is ideal for a safety professional with a strong...

EHS Manager

  • Seatac, WA (24 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (24 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field., Experience or understanding of EHS regulations and compliance in a construction or industrial environment., Knowledge of risk assessment...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Redmond, WA (11 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (11 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 9 days ago

You will be responsible for developing strategic initiatives and goals for the Industrial Hygiene program, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all employees....

Chief Safety Officer

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 12 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Safety, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field and twelve years of experience in directing and managing...

Junior Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

  • Everett, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Everett, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 14 days ago

; Hearing Conservation; Respiratory Protection GENERAL SKILLS Strong interpersonal communication skills....

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Hygiene, Toxicology, or a related field Certification by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) and relevant certifications in Industrial Hygiene (CIH) and Toxicology (DABT) Excellent communication...

Principal Safety Officer

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 23 days ago

management....

Sr. Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Scientist: Providing comprehensive occupational safety and industrial hygiene consulting services to clients, including conducting...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Lynnwood, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Professional: Providing comprehensive occupational safety and industrial hygiene consulting services to clients, including conducting...

Demographic Data for Lynnwood, WA

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Lynnwood, WA

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Lynnwood, WA 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 Lynnwood, WA
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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