Safety Specialist EH&S

Home Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health in Burlington, VT seeks a Safety Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety team. You will assist in environmental and occupational health and safety, handling hazardous materials and waste daily and supporting emergency responses.

The role includes overseeing the PPE program, ensuring compliance with Hazard Communications, and contributing to healthcare-related EH&S initiatives. Strong organization and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; substitution by relevant experience.
• Previous EH&S and hazardous waste work experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Daily handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Emergency response to chemical spills.
• Oversight of EH&S PPE program.
• Hazard Communications compliance.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Emergency response

PPE program management

Hazard Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary: The Safety Specialist is a member of the Environmental Health & Safety team and assists in all areas of environmental and occupational health and safety. Primary responsibilities include, daily handling of hazardous materials and waste, emergency response to chemical spills, oversight of the EH&S PPE program and Hazard Communications compliance.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; relevant professional experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Experience:

Previous EH&S and hazardous waste work experience is required. Work in the healthcare industry is desirable.