Internship Safety
Internship Safety
Internship Safety
Harassment
Sexual, age, ethnic, racial, or disability harassment of student interns, or any employee is illegal
The employer must ensure that regular, full-time employees, or other interns, do not harass you
during your internship.
Immediately report any harassment to your faculty supervisor and internship supervisor.
Protect social security number, cell phone numbers, and other identifiers.
For safety reasons, do not disclose your own personal contact information. This includes any
social media information, such as your Twitter or Facebook accounts.
Sexual Assault
Individuals who commit acts of sexual violence are responsible for their actions. While it may not be
possible to prevent a sexual assault, there are some steps that can be taken that might reduce the risk.
Travel
Consider dangerous intersections, streets, or stretches of highway to and from the site.
Make sure you have directions and secured transportation to and from the site.
Make sure someone has your contact information at the site. Also, leave site information with a
roommate or a friend.
Notice parking garages or poorly-lit parking areas.
Visually check parking lot when you arrive
Do not park next to a van or truck
Be alert and aware of surroundings
Visually check building when arrive
Have key or swipe card ready
Do not converse with strangers
Physical Hazards
Working outdoors – sun, snow and ice, other extreme weather, pollution, power lines, etc.
Working indoors – any type of machinery, unsuitable working conditions such as extreme
temperatures, asbestos, insecure buildings where there may be structural concerns, closed off
or blocked fire escapes, etc.
Biological Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Water supply
Toner powers from laser printer cartridges or photocopies – eye or lung irritation
Chemicals in a laboratory setting – eyes, open sores, inhalation