Intern/Co-Op - Safety Department

Responsibilities

• Develop Construction Safety knowledge and experience by observing field safety inspections, meetings and safety orientations.
• Observe and assist Safety Associate(s) investigating accidents and near misses; developing and implementing corrective actions and be able to effectively communicate findings to management team.
• Attend safety committee meetings to raise safety awareness, communicate best practices and lessons learned and generate involvement throughout all departments.
• Assist Safety Associate(s) with developing programs that engage employees in safety awareness and recognize positive behaviors.
• Observe and participate in Production and Superintendent meetings.

Physical Demands

• Transportation to and from project.
• Must be able to walk and to access all areas of the project multiple times daily which may require:
• Climbing stairs up to 5 stories
• Climb Ladders up to 40’
• Climbing temporary stair systems or walking scaffolding systems.
• Use of PPE Harness system as required by OSHA as needed to access and inspect the work.
• Ability to walk open floors or roofs.
• Accessing excavations by stepping into the excavation or via ladder as needed.
• Walking steep slopes or rough, uneven ground including on soil, stone, rock, mud etc.
• Must be capable of working in a variety of physical positions which include, but are not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, walking and driving.
• Vision abilities for this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Qualifications

• Current, enrolled student at college or university
• Student should be enrolled in Construction related program i.e. Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Major preferred, Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural major acceptable
• Must have desire to observe and learn

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, planning, organization, problem-solving and analytical skills
• An ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization