Every EHS Director vacancy produces the same underlying problem, regardless of what triggered it: the work of the role continues while the seat is empty. Permits still need signatures. Regulators still make calls. Incidents still occur, and someone has to respond to them. That responsibility falls to an operations leader whose calendar was already full,…
Key Takeaway: In 2026, compensation for safety professionals varies by tens of thousands of dollars depending on the credentials, industry, regional placement, and the type of role. Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the median for occupational health and safety specialists at approximately $90,150, up from 2024’s $83,910. The industry’s own BCSP salary…