EMCOR Services New England Mechanical
Safety Intern
Full Time • South Windsor
POSITION OVERVIEW- This position assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in implementing organization safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through corporate supervisors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following:
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in planning, writing and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in planning and implementing programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in providing administrative and technical direction and provides updates on all corporate safety and health programs, procedures and policies.
· Observes new employee orientation covering hazardous chemical communication programs (HazCom), confined space entry, personal protective equipment, Lockout Tagout, electrical safety, fire prevention, machine guarding, materials handling and storage, excavations, ladders and stairways, welding and cutting, and work zone safety.
· Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist at safety inspections at client facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented and report results to management. Document using iauditor or written report.
· Helps to provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in preparing and arranging safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
· Observes and assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in conducting monthly safety committee meetings
· Purchase of safety equipment, material and supplies as required.
· Assists Safety Manager and Safety Specialist in formulating and initiating training programs for employees and supervisors.
· Assist with inspections of company equipment such as fork lifts, chain fall, genie lift.
JOB REQUIREMENTS - Pursuing College degree in safety and/or construction related field. Strong organizational skills. Strong computer skills required (Microsoft products)
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