Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Officer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Advise the occupier/contractor on WSH Act compliance, including duties under the Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations
• Carry out risk assessments (RA) and ensure Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) are developed, implemented, and reviewed
• Conduct or coordinate statutory inspections (scaffolding, lifting equipment, excavation, formwork, etc.)
• Ensure permit-to-work systems are enforced for high-risk activities (hot work, confined space, working at height, lifting operations)
• Maintain accident/incident register and ensure timely reporting to MOM (e.g., reportable accidents, dangerous occurrences)
• Liaise with MOM officers during inspections or audits
• Conduct daily/weekly site safety inspections and toolbox meetings
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and issue corrective action notices
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents prepare root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action reports
• Monitor compliance of subcontractors and workers with SWPs and PPE requirements
• Oversee housekeeping, traffic management, and site safety signage
• Conduct safety induction/orientation for new workers
• Organize toolbox talks, safety briefings, and campaigns (e.g., WSH month activities)
• Maintain WSH records: RA registers, inspection checklists, training records, accident reports
• Prepare monthly/quarterly WSH performance reports to management and clients
• Support tender/bid documentation with WSH management plans
• Develop and test Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
• Coordinate fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises
• Ensure first-aid facilities and trained first-aiders are available on-site
• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to embed safety into daily operations
• Coordinate with WSH consultants/auditors for external audits (e.g., bizSAFE, ISO 45001)
• Support client-mandated safety audits (e.g., for CAG, PUB, JTC projects)

Requirements

• Minimum: WSQ Specialist Diploma in WSH, or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field
• Must be registered as a WSH Officer with MOM
• Certified Confined Space Assessor (advantageous)
• Certified Working at Height Assessor/Supervisor (advantageous)
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (advantageous)
• Minimum 2-5 years in construction as safety officer
• Strong knowledge of WSH Act, WSH (Construction) Regulations, WSH (Risk Management) Regulations, Code of Practice on WSH RM
• Good report-writing and documentation skills
• Ability to conduct RAs, incident investigations, and audits independently
• Strong communication skills to engage workers)
• Proficient in MS Office familiarity with digital WSH platforms (e.g., e-permit systems) is a plus
• Willing to work on-site full-time at construction locations