Overview

Our client, an agricultural chemical and seed company, is seeking to hire an Environmental Health & Safety Officer Intern who will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the site. The role aims to promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with legal and company standards, and reduce workplace risks.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Support the implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and audits.
• Identify hazards and support risk assessments and control measures.
• Monitor compliance with safety rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Assist in incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting and investigations.

Training & Awareness

• Support safety inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Assist in organizing and delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain EHS records, checklists, permits, and inspection reports.
• Assist in compiling monthly EHS performance reports.
• Support tracking of corrective and preventive actions.

Emergency & Operations Support

• Assist in emergency preparedness activities (fire drills, spill response, first aid readiness).
• Support safe operations in warehouses, loading/offloading, and logistics activities.
• Assist in monitoring contractor safety compliance on site.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any related field
• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.
• Familiarity with risk assessments and safety inspections is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Support the implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and audits.
• Identify hazards and support risk assessments and control measures.
• Monitor compliance with safety rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Assist in incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting and investigations.
• Support safety inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Assist in organizing and delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and initiatives.
• Maintain EHS records, checklists, permits, and inspection reports.
• Assist in compiling monthly EHS performance reports.
• Support tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in emergency preparedness activities (fire drills, spill response, first aid readiness).
• Support safe operations in warehouses, loading/offloading, and logistics activities.
• Assist in monitoring contractor safety compliance on site.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety principles
• Familiarity with risk assessments and safety inspections

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any related field