EHS Intern - 2

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

65d•$1 - $18

About The Position

This role will apply skills, education and knowledge base to processes and procedures in order to develop new skillsets and gain workforce experience. This role will work under direct supervision to provide support to the department as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Demonstrates excellent written and oral presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time
Demonstrates the ability to work alone and in teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including MS Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Focusing on environmental health and safety, environmental science, occupational safety and environmental health, life sciences, or similar major Preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the Fire and Life Safety program:
Sampling for airborne dust/particulates and noise in patient care units near construction
Walks construction jobsites, mechanical spaces, and loading dock areas for regulatory deficiencies
Participates in scheduled fire drills across campus and the network
Conduct regular inventory of oil spill kits across campus
Rounding of the patient transport routes from CHOP to Penn Hospital to ensure a clear and unobstructed path per regulatory requirements
Respond with departmental staff to water intrusions, fire alarm activations, odors, etc.
Participates in the Industrial Hygiene program:
Sampling for noise in clinical laboratories
Trained and assists in conducting qualitative respirator fit testing
Participate in the bio-response training program
Evaluates the liquid nitrogen storage locations, the conditions, signage, etc. and cross-checking with current policies and procedures to verify compliance
Performs hazardous materials inspections
Responds with staff to chemical spills, emergency response calls, etc.
Conducts Joint Commission Preparedness rounding:
Collects and analyzes data in the hospital environment relative to fire safety, employee, visitor and patient safety
Supports new and/or ongoing high priority projects for the department
Determines any program weaknesses and provides solutions on how to best meet regulatory requirements