WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER

Responsibilities

. To assist Project Manager in implementing safety management system to ensure staff and workers work in a safe and healthy environment.

. To assist Project Manager in implementing the permit to work system and to stop & report to the Project Manager any incompatible works relating to the same.

. To act as the secretary of the Project WSH Committee and chair the meeting such that the staff and subcontractors are aware of the site activities and the required actions.

. To assist Project Manager in complying with the WSH Acts and Regulation.

. To conduct periodic safety inspection to verify level of safety compliance so that the safety standards are constantly improved.

. To ensure site compliance with statutory safety requirements and in-house safety rules and regulations and to report any deviations to the Project Manager for management consideration.

. To recommend to the Project Manager any necessary corrective measures to be taken on safety non-compliance and deviations in order to enhance the site safety

. To update site management on any new or changes to current statutory safety requirements and also take the necessary actions.

. To investigate any accident/ dangerous occurrence/ incident and recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

. To liaise with officers from MOM/NEA/PUB on matters pertaining to safety, mosquito breeding, ECM etc and take the necessary action for their comments.

. To conduct safety training and organise safety promotional activities
To ensure safety documentation is kept current and ready for MOM, NEA, PUB or ISO Audit.

. Carry out the works assigned for compliance with requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

. Be involved in the evaluation of risk assessment and plan, manage and review Management Programmes.

. Be involved in all the sub-con safety and health matters pertaining to the site.

. Organize campaigns, training course to develop and sustain the interest of workers in maintaining good environment, safety and health standards

Requirements

• Min Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health or equivalent
• Possess WSHO certifications
• Min 1 year of relevant WSHO/Safety Officer experience in Construction industry

. Has good spoken and written communication skills.

. Good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.

. Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.