Construction Safety Intern

Construction Safety Intern

Cianbro

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.