ILRI Internship: Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety Unit

Key Responsibilities

Water Quality

• Daily freshwater sampling, analyses and recording.
• Assist in coordination for monthly water sampling by the service provider.
• Maintain a database for water quality and use.

Waste Management

• Maintain ILRI waste database.
• Assist with implementation of ILRI waste management guidelines.

Workplace Inspection

• Assist with workplace inspection within ILRI.
• Report writing.

Food Safety

• Daily collection of food samples for analysis.
• Assist with kitchen hygiene checks.

Emergency Preparedness

• First aid kit audits and replenishment.
• Assist with fire risk assessment within ILRI facilities.
• Fire equipment inspection.

Occupational Safety

• Aid in the investigation into all incidents, near misses and accidents.
• Assist in job hazard analysis.

General Office Work

• Printing, Filing, record-keeping.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A continuing undergraduate student in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) or closely related fields.
• A candidate with a clear focus on promoting workplace safety, health, and overall employee well-being.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.