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EHS Specialist

Amazon
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Hybrid (Danbury, CT)$28.94/hr - $33.41/hrFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. The Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) will lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and associate advocacy to transform safety culture across operations, with a focus on data-driven safety excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
  • Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
  • Implement innovative safety solutions to prevent injuries.
  • Deliver engaging safety training to associates.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing.
  • Develop relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
  • Transform safety data into compelling narratives to influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

Qualifications

  • High school or equivalent
  • A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in EHS-related background OR 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
  • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
  • Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

Skills

Required:Safety program managementCommunication and leadership
Nice to have:Emergency response

Benefits

  • health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • paid time off
  • parential leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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