About this role
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional in a hospital is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves identifying and mitigating risks, managing hazardous materials, ensuring infection control practices, maintaining regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission), and conducting safety training and inspections. The EHS professional also responds to incidents, partners on emergency preparedness plans, and promotes a culture of safety throughout the organization.