Safety Intern/Co-Op - Spring 2027 - Boston, MA

Turner Construction•Boston, MA

1d•$22 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary internship position for Spring 2027, located in Boston, MA. The role involves assisting with safety and loss control activities on construction projects or in office locations under the direction of a supervisor. The intern will gain experience in implementing safety programs, identifying hazards, coordinating safety meetings and training, reviewing subcontractor safety, promoting safe work practices, administering drug screening, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety records.

Requirements

Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion.
Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools.
Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program.
Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies.
Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.