Construction Safety Supervisor

Embun Design Studio; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Embun Design Studio is seeking a Registered Safety Officer to oversee site safety on construction projects in Malaysia. You must hold a valid Yellow Book and be registered with DOSH/NIOSH/JKKP, with at least two years of site safety experience.

You will lead safety plans, inspections, and worker toolbox talks to ensure compliance and prevent incidents. You will coordinate with subcontractors, liaise with authorities, and prepare weekly reports while maintaining high safety standards and proper

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Yellow Book and be registered with DOSH/NIOSH/JKKP.
• Minimum 2 years of construction site safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site safety and implement safety plans on construction sites.
• Prepare and implement comprehensive safety plans for projects.
• Conduct daily site inspections for compliance with safety plans.
• Prepare weekly safety reports and status updates.
• Lead toolbox talks with subcontractors and workers to promote safety awareness.
• Inspect equipment, PPE, and firefighting/first-aid provisions on-site.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to verify safety procedures and compliance.
• Liaise with authorities to meet OSH requirements.
• Rectify unsafe practices and ensure safe working conditions.
• Record, report accidents and near-misses; investigate incidents.
• Maintain housekeeping and monitor high-risk activities.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety documentation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

JSA

PTW

Job description

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Requirements

• Registered Safety Officer: Must have a valid Yellow Book and be registered with DOSH/NIOSH/JKKP
• Construction experience: Minimum of 2 years of working experience in a construction site is required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1994, FMA and construction safety practices.
• Familiar with HIRARC, JSA, PTW and safety documentation.
• Able to communicate effectively with workers and management
• Firm, responsible and safety-conscious attitude
• Willing to be based full-time at project site

Responsibilities

• Oversee site safety: Ensure the safety of the construction site by implementing safety plans and conducting inspections.
• Prepare safety plans: Develop and implement comprehensive safety plans for construction projects.
• Conduct inspections: Perform daily inspections of the construction site to ensure compliance with safety plans.
• Prepare reports: Create weekly safety inspection and status reports to keep track of safety measures.
• Conduct toolbox meetings: Lead safely toolbox meetings with subcontractors and workers to promote safety awareness.
• Inspect equipment: Monitor the usage of machinery, tools, fire-fighting equipment, first-aid kits, and PPE on-site.
• Coordinate with subcontractors: Work with subcontractors to verify their safety procedures and ensure compliance.
• Liaison with authorities: Communicate with OSHA and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Rectify unsafe practices: Identify and rectify any unsafe practices on-site to maintain a safe working environment.
• Record and report accidents, incidents and near misses
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure proper housekeeping and site cleanliness
• Monitor high-risk activities such as work at height, lifting operations and confined spaces
• Issue safety notices, warning letters and stop-work instructions when required