EHS Intern
About The Position
Dorman is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Summer Safety Intern to join its Health and Safety team. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting safety management, regulatory compliance, workplace hazard prevention, and safety culture initiatives. The role works closely with the Safety Manager and other team members and is fully onsite at Dorman’s Harrisburg and Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania locations. The intern will help develop new-hire orientation materials; participate in safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments; collect and report safety data; support safety training; and review safety policies and procedures. Additional work includes assisting with incident investigations, maintaining safety data sheets and hazard communication materials, monitoring PPE use, supporting ergonomic evaluations and emergency response planning, and creating communications that promote workplace safety. This is a full-time summer internship. The US base rate is $22 per hour. Actual pay may depend on job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographic location, and internal pay equity.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or have completed a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Health, Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH rules and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with contributors at all management levels.
- Excellent work habits and willingness to work the hours necessary to complete the job, particularly when deadlines create greater-than-normal departmental pressures.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift with hands and arms as required by the duties.
- Capability to lift 40 pounds.
- Ability to reach, swivel, carry items between buildings, speak, and actively listen.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in environmental regulations, safety management, hazard recognition, or occupational health.
- Hands-on school project work such as hazard assessments or environmental studies.
- Ability to demonstrate relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Review existing training materials and develop a comprehensive new-hire orientation program.
- Participate in site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and audits to identify risks and support compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
- Collect, analyze, and report safety data, including incidents, near misses, and safety observations; prepare presentations and reports on safety performance metrics.
- Assist with the development and delivery of safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and employee orientations, and help keep training materials current and accessible.
- Support review and revision of safety policies, procedures, and practices to align with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Assist in investigating workplace incidents and near misses, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
- Help maintain safety data sheets and ensure hazard communication labels and signage are current and visible.
- Monitor and assess PPE use throughout the facility to support proper use and compliance.
- Assist with ergonomic evaluations and propose solutions to reduce injury risks from repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or workstation setup.
- Help keep emergency response plans current and coordinate safety drills, including fire, spill, and evacuation drills.
- Support safety-culture initiatives by creating safety bulletins, posters, and other communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
