Occupational Health & Safety Intern — Field Experience

City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port of San Francisco is seeking a college student intern to support its Occupational Health and Safety programs. The intern will assist with fieldwork, maintain safety supplies and equipment, and conduct site visits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a program at an accredited community college or university leading to a degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, kinesiology, ergonomics, nursing or related fields.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university leading to a relevant degree.
• Must have completed at least 48 semester units or 72 quarter units by deadline.

Responsibilities

• Meets with employees to address safety concerns.
• Maintains databases for hearing conservation, medical appointments and safety data sheets.
• Assists with coordinating safety and health training programs.
• Reviews and updates training content and files.
• Participates in ergonomic assessments.
• Performs basic safety inspections.
• Assists with ordering and tracking safety purchases.
• Assists with industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Develops draft Codes of Safe Practices for maintenance operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety knowledge

Fieldwork

Education

Community college enrollment

Biology / Environmental science related degree

Job description

The Port of San Francisco is seeking a college student intern to support its Occupational Health and Safety programs. The intern will assist with fieldwork, maintain safety supplies and equipment, and conduct site visits.

Applicants must be enrolled in a program at an accredited community college or university leading to a degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, kinesiology, ergonomics, nursing or related fields.