Workplace Safety & Health Officer

Description

• Manage, guide, and provide coaching to the Main Contractor and their Subcontractors to improve safety knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Review Main Contractor’s incident reports and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Attend Main Contractor’s weekly safety site walks and carry out ad-hoc safety inspections as required.
• Participate in SJ’s weekly management site walks to address safety issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Regulations, and all relevant statutory requirements.
• Assist in conducting safety audits on the Main Contractor and Subcontractors in accordance with ISO 45001 standards.
• Ensure that emergency drills are regularly conducted to test emergency response plans, identify gaps, and enhance preparedness.
• Attend Client’s monthly Safety Committee meetings (if any), serve as secretary, and prepare minutes of meetings for record submission.
• Review Risk Assessments (RA) submitted by contractors and provide professional recommendations.
• Perform daily site inspections to identify potential hazards, ensure worker safety, and verify compliance with safety regulations, including the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Attend Main Contractor’s monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Implement programs to encourage reporting of Near Misses and recognize Good Practices that help prevent workplace injuries or Dangerous Occurrences.
• Verify that all first aiders and rescue team members are adequately trained and competent.
• Actively promote and reinforce a positive safety culture across the site.

Requirements

• Attained certifications in Building Construction Supervisor Safety and Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan (bizSAFE Level 2), with deployment for supervision under the contract.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
• Strong knowledge of construction safety management systems, regulations, and best practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with contractors, consultants, and clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance