If you are seeking an intern for your environment, health and safety program, please read the below profile for Sasha Mary Ladislas. Please contact her directly if you wish to talk further about any opportunity you may have. Thank you.
Sasha Mary Ladislas
M.S. Industrial Engineering, concentrating in Human Factors and Ergonomics
I am a second-year graduate student at the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) pursuing a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with a Human Factors & Ergonomics concentration. With almost 2 years of work experience in manufacturing prior to my graduate program, I understand how important it is to have a safe work environment on an industrial scale.
While pursuing my undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, I participated in various design competitions to expand my knowledge past the curriculum set by the university. It was here, with the countless hours spent in the engineering lab and the cuts, burns, and bruises I endured during the fabrication process, that I was introduced to the necessity of safety equipment and norms to be followed while using power tools. Under the guidance of highly trained individuals with decades of experience, I have completed 3 manufacturing internships ranging from 2 to 6 months that gave me an insight into the operation of various heavy machinery, possible safety hazards and prevention techniques used for individual tools and processes. This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a Health, Safety & Environment Intern at TechnipFMC in Houston, Texas. One of the major projects I undertook was performing an ergonomic evaluation at their manufacturing facility in Stevenville, Texas. I used assessment tools such as the Shoulder Tool, Revised Strain Index, ACGIH TLV for Hand Activity and Lifting, as well as Distal Upper Extremity Tool to better understand the musculoskeletal strain associated with repetitive tasks. The comprehensive report from this assessment aided the hired kinesiologist in devising targeted stretches and exercises aimed at mitigating the identified strains. Along with this, I worked on safety oriented global projects such as Hand Tool Substitutions, Safe Choice and Severe Injury & Fatality Prevention programs.
I have always considered myself to be a dexterous individual who learns best on the job. I am eager to continue learning and developing through an Environment, Health & Safety Internship this fall wherein I can apply the certified skills and knowledge I have gained through relevant courses at UB such as Industrial Hygiene, Work Physiology, Facilities Design and Human Factors in Health Care. I am a team player who likes to work collaboratively, and I would be fortunate to work with and learn from certified individuals with immense industrial expertise. I aim to work in the industry to achieve the safety, well-being, equality and economic growth of employees and companies. An opportunity such as this would fast track achieving the goals I have set for myself and give me unparalleled insight into the industry.