Safety Officer

Position: Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the company’s Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures.

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.

• Ensure all site activities comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, relevant regulations and project requirements.

• Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings and safety induction programmes for workers.

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and Method Statements.

• Monitor bored piling operations, lifting activities, heavy machinery operations and other high-risk construction works.

• Ensure workers use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Prepare accident reports, safety inspection reports and other required WSH documentation.

• Maintain safety records, permits, certificates, training records and inspection checklists.

• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors and workers on all safety-related matters.

• Liaise with MOM, main contractors, clients and other relevant authorities when required.

• Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency response procedures are properly implemented.

• Monitor the validity of workers’ safety training certificates and arrange training or renewals when necessary.

• Attend project safety meetings and follow up on all safety observations and corrective actions.

• Stop any unsafe work activity that may cause injury, damage or danger.

• Promote a strong safety culture and encourage workers to report hazards and unsafe practices.

• Perform any other safety-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer with MOM.

• Relevant WSH qualification recognised by MOM.

• Experience in the construction or foundation/bored piling industry is preferred.

• Good knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation and construction safety requirements.

• Able to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients.

• Responsible, observant and willing to work at different project sites.