Summer 2027 Safety Intern - Buffalo

Turner Construction | Canada · Buffalo, NY, US

  • Paid

About the role

This position is from June through August 2027 and will be 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary based on project needs.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Position Description: Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • TAssist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
  • 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.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

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