Assistant Safety & Health Officer

PERSOL; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Health & Safety Officer in Johor, Malaysia. This role involves ensuring a safe workplace by adhering to health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and implementing training programs. Candidates should have at least a diploma or degree in Environmental/Health/Safety Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. The position requires effective communication and a proactive approach to health and safety management.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in health, safety, or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without health risks.
• Conduct regular health & safety inspections and audits.
• Maintain accurate health and safety training records.
• Coordinate health and safety policy development and training.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Safety training

Communication

Education

Professional Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering (Environmental / Health / Safety)

Job description

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Coordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
• Establish a full program of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
• Establish a structured program of health & safety training throughout the Company.
• Liaise with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services.
• Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Provide regular reports to the Management on relevant health and safety activities.
• Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters.
• Liaise with suppliers i.e. Insurers, solicitors etc.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Professional Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental / Health / Safety) or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of working experience in Manufacturing Industry.

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