Safety Specialist Internship
- Safety Specialist Internship..
- Actively observe and provide feedback around the crew's work to eliminate at-risk behavior, identify safety issues and help ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Perform injury management including minor first aid, incident root cause investigation and reporting, return to work as needed.
- Conduct daily inspections of job sites actively observing and providing feedback around the crew's work, tools, and equipment to eliminate hazards and identify at-risk behavior; advise on and help ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Take an active role in the planning of upcoming work on the site to help the team identify potential safety issues and solutions.
- Assist with developing, conducting, and documenting the job site safety orientations for all new team members, subcontractors, and other appropriate vendors, visitors, etc.
- Establish emergency planning with project management, including identifying and arranging local emergency and healthcare services, identifying warning signals, evacuation assembly points, and escape routes.
- Develop and set up systems to ensure proper handling of all Hazardous Material Including proper use, storage, shipment, spill control and cleanup, and disposal.
- Ensure compliance with all Safety or Environmental requirements per state and federal regulations.
- Perform periodic industrial hygiene and environmental sampling.
- Participate in the corporate safety audit (X-ray) process and the follow-up required.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
- one year of experience in workplace safety in the construction industry is preferred.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
- Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- CHST, OHST, STS, CSP, EMT certifications a plus.
- A background in physical therapy is a plus.
- Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- The ability to travel and relocate as required