Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Coordinator

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 hours ago

Develops and establishes safety expertise including safe systems development including job safety analysis, risk assessment, machine safeguarding, ergonomics, industrial hygiene. b....

Security / Safety Officer FT 1st Aurora Sinai

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Department: 11926 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time, 1st shift, 8 hour...

Public Safety Officer 2nd St Luke's

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Department: 11926 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1.0 FTE Full Time Public...

AgScience EHS Lead - 385968

  • Rhinelander, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Rhinelander, WI
  • 3 days ago

. \* Setting the Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and plan for PepsiCo R&D Agro, aligned with global R&D EHS strategies and standards....

Manager - EHS-NL Production Management - 1st Shift

  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 4 days ago

Plans and directs safety and industrial hygiene services of insurance carriers to obtain optimum services....

EHS Specialist

  • Mukwonago, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Mukwonago, WI
  • 7 days ago

WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago, WI: Plant EHS Specialist THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS Represent the OE EHS&S pillar in a site(s) with a focus on safety....

EHS Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago

Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or Environmental Sciences is preferred. + Requires 5 to 10 years of experience within the EHS profession. + Broad knowledge of Environmental...

Security Safety Officer 2nd Aurora - Oshkosh / Fond du lac

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 8 days ago

Department: 11926 AMC Oshkosh: Fond du Lac Campus - Public Safety Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Shift: 2nd (1500-2300) Week...

Security Safety Officer 2nd Aurora - Oshkosh / Fond du lac

  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 8 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion even in challenging circumstances and in accordance with...

EHS Specialist

  • Mequon, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Mequon, WI
  • 9 days ago

Job Description The Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the Rockwell Automation Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs...

EHS Specialist

  • Columbus, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbus, WI
  • 10 days ago

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist LOCATION: Columbus, WI SUMMARY: Provides support to EHS Manager in monitoring manufacturing environment and processes; implements procedures and practices that...

Field Safety Consultant

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 days ago

Bachelor's degree including the fields of Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, or equivalent experience....

Field Safety Consultant

  • Monona, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Monona, WI
  • 13 days ago

Bachelor's degree including the fields of Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, or equivalent experience....

Regional EHS Manager

  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • 14 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...

EHS Specialist

  • Jackson, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Jackson, WI
  • 14 days ago

EHS Specialist Requisition ID: 58156 Position Type: (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
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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