Environmental Health and Safety Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure that company policies adhere to local, state and federal regulations.
  • Train and oversee employees on health and safety regulations
  • Monitor personnel and work space
  • Report to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations
  • Attend seminars/workshops for further education
  • Work with legislators and politicians to support key local legislation
  • Always ensure the company is prepared to submit the appropriate document
  • Encourage and advocate for safer work equipment, materials and supplies
  • Track the number of incidents and produce reports
  • Monitor exposure to certain hazardous chemicals

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Environmental Health and Safety Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Environmental Health and Safety Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.