Safety Officer (WSHO) – Plumbing & Sanitary
YONG LEE PLUMBING&SANITARY PTE. LTD. · Singapore ·
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Experience
- 2+ years
Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections at plumbing and sanitary project sites to ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and company safety policies
- Prepare, review and implement Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Work Procedures (SWP) for plumbing, sanitary and drainage works
- Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities such as work at height, confined space entry (e.g. manholes, sumps, inspection chambers), hot work (welding/brazing) and excavation
- Conduct safety inductions, toolbox meetings and safety trainings for workers and subcontractors
- Advise Project Managers and Management on safety and risk control measures
- Intervene and stop work when there are unsafe acts or conditions
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses, submit reports to Management and relevant authorities (e.g. MOM), and propose corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE, tools, ladders, scaffolds and lifting equipment
- Coordinate with main contractors' safety teams and attend site safety meetings
- Maintain safety documentation and records, and support bizSAFE certification and audits
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on WSH matters
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Requirements
- Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM
- Min. 2 years of experience as a Safety Officer or Safety Coordinator in the construction industry; experience in plumbing & sanitary or M&E works will be an advantage
- Good knowledge of the WSH Act, Codes of Practice and site safety requirements
- Certification in Confined Space Safety Assessor, Work at Height or Lifting Supervisor will be an advantage
- Willing to travel to multiple project sites islandwide
- Proficient in MS Office for reports and documentation
- Able to work with colleagues and workers of different levels, nationalities and cultures
- Good communication, interpersonal and advisory skills
- Attentive, diligent, independent and cooperative