Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Buffalo

Turner Construction•Buffalo, NY

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This internship position is designed to provide hands-on experience in safety and loss control activities within a construction project or office environment. The intern will assist in implementing safety programs, identifying hazards, coordinating safety-related meetings and training, and maintaining safety records. The role requires a proactive individual with a desire to learn about the construction industry and safety principles.

Requirements

Enrolled and actively pursuing a college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study.
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 the 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 a 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 with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program.
Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices.
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.
Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions.
Assist with administration of drug screening program.
Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research, and documenting meetings.
Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and developing inspection summaries.
Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, OSHA 300 log, MSDS, incident investigations).
Assist with conducting effective worker orientation programs for new employees.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.