WORKPLACE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER LTA
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 LTA 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