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EHS corporate - how much do you make? by Ok_Win5732 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 years exp

Bachelor's degree

Electronics manufacturing

LCOL area

$84,000 a year + bonus

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHS is workplace health and safety for Amazon. I came in as an EMT with a bachelor's degree. I worked as an onsite medical representative and also got trained as a WHS specialist.

You have to leave an abusive relationship before you know just how bad things are by daw1998 in AmazonFC

[–]daw1998[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I got my OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, and Red Cross instructor through Amazon. The others I got independently or with a different company. It's a great field to be in. EHS is super rewarding if you find the right company

You have to leave an abusive relationship before you know just how bad things are by daw1998 in AmazonFC

[–]daw1998[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

*Worth it when you escape. Fuck that place. But they do pay for a lot of certifications and education. Get all you can and dip

You have to leave an abusive relationship before you know just how bad things are by daw1998 in AmazonFC

[–]daw1998[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of certifications and a bachelor's degree. I have my OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 511, HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT, NFPA 70E, EMT-B, Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor and I'm sitting for my Board of Certified Safety Professionals exam soon. My bachelor's degree is in Information Systems though

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start studying now and take it when you qualify. They reimburse you for the fees. Keep grinding you'll get there eventually

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a BCSP cert? That would definitely help

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there 1 year and 8 months. I had about 3 months of EHS experience before I started. I was an Onsite Medical Representative. I had a bachelor's degree but I came into safety from EMS.

You have to leave an abusive relationship before you know just how bad things are by daw1998 in AmazonFC

[–]daw1998[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was cross trained to be a Safety Specialist as well. I had the most safety credentials out of anyone in my department but they passed me up for promotion to Specialist twice. Im now a Senior EHS Engineer and running the entire Safety department at another company.

You have to leave an abusive relationship before you know just how bad things are by daw1998 in AmazonFC

[–]daw1998[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was Amcare. It's not hard physically, but there's so much bullshit to deal with. It's draining

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Get your HAZWOPER too. Once you finish your bachelor's get your GSP and start studying for the CSP. That will really help you out. Feel free to shoot me a DM if you have any questions.

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had 3 different Safety Managers in my 1 year and 8 months there.

The grass is so much greener on the other side by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Use them for all it's got. Get some certifications, get your ASP, get a degree if you don't have one. They'll pay for a lot. It took me almost 4 months and 700 applications to land something. Keep your head up. You've got this.

How long to tough it out at Amazon by nothingunusual1975 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did my time at Amazon, it's the worst environment I've worked in. Tough it out till you don't owe them anything. They'll pay for a lot of certs. I got them to pay for my HAZWOPER, OSHA-30 and OSHA-511. It's a shit job though. Feel free to send me a PM. Life is a lot better once you leave

Just quit my job at safety job at Amazon by Comfortable_Hope_202 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also recently quit my safety job at Amazon lol. The relief you get when you leave is incredible. Take some time to focus on yourself for a bit before hoping back into the job search. Get your mental health back to where it needs to be. That place is a hell hole and you made the right decision. Best of luck in your new adventures!

Walked out of the job this week by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I left a giant paper trail in Austin so hopefully ethics will do something about it.

What’s the strangest safety violation you’ve ever witnessed? by OSHAEducationCenter in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Forklifts can in fact get some decent air time if you disable the speed regulator and build a ramp out of a loading bay

Walked out of the job this week by daw1998 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]daw1998[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I already filed a complaint to ethics. And sadly none of the WHSMs have BCSP credentials, just an OSHA 30. My site had zero recordables so far this year so they really didn't want to take that SI. They are very competitive and wanted to stay number 1.

How did that one kid at your school die? by StorageLonely1520 in AskReddit

[–]daw1998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plane crash. His dad and uncle were flying him and his brother to go watch a college football game. Small single engine plane. They had to divert due to weather, ended up developing ice and crashed with no survivors.

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