Intern - Safety Management
About The Position
Responsibilities: The Safety Intern will assist the full-time on-site Safety Manager and project team in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment across Wharton-Smith job sites to include: Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environmentSupport implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practicesAssist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observationsSupport safety meetings and safety training initiatives Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP) Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reportingAbility to track and analyze safety metrics and observations Qualifications: Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus)Ability to work in a construction jobsite environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of attention to detailProfessionalism and accountabilityProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards Strong organizational and record-keeping skillsAbility to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractorsWillingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
- Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition
- Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement
- Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures
- Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP)
- Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
- Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting
- Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations
- Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards
- Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Professionalism and accountability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors
- Willingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus)
Responsibilities
- Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environment
- Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies
- Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
- Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations
- Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives
- Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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