Intern - Safety Management
About The Position
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 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
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 OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus)
- 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
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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