Safety Officer (WSHO)
Summary
Oversee workplace safety and health at construction sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating safety efforts with teams and authorities.
Job Summary
You will lead the implementation and monitoring of Workplace Safety & Health and Environment Management Systems at construction sites, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and coordinating safety efforts with project teams, subcontractors, and authorities.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor Workplace Safety & Health and Environment Management Systems at work sites to ensure compliance and safety.
- Coordinate project safety matters effectively with project teams and subcontractors to maintain a safe working environment.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities such as MOM, NEA, PUB, HDB, and consultants on safety-related matters to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Conduct regular Workplace Safety & Health inspections and execute follow-up actions to maintain safety compliance.
- Review, update, and communicate Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations regularly to all relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the project meets all statutory obligations related to health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
- Complete and regularly review risk assessments for all work equipment and operations to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Document and investigate all accidents thoroughly and implement recommended improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Review subcontractors’ health & safety policies, systems of work, and procedures to ensure alignment with project safety standards.
Required competencies and certifications
- MOM Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) certification.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in HDB construction projects.
- Proficiency in ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.