Health And Safety Officer

Chin Hin Construction Engineering; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chin Hin Construction & Engineering in Johor Bahru seeks an Assistant Manager - Safety & Health Officer to implement and uphold workplace health, safety, and environmental standards across projects.

The role covers regulatory compliance, inspections, training, risk assessment, incident investigation, and close collaboration with project teams and regulators. A relevant degree and SHO registration are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Registered SHO / Green Book holder with DOSH.
• Minimum 5 years of safety and health experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, risk assessment, and hazard identification.
• Experience in inspections, audits, investigations, and training.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with project teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Proficient in preparing safety reports and maintaining records.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSH regulations including the SHO Regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and improvements.
• Develop and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Investigate accidents and near misses to identify causes and actions.
• Provide guidance to management and staff on safety issues.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to emergency planning.
• Coordinate safety training programs to boost awareness and competence.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents, training, and compliance.
• Interface with regulators, inspectors, and auditors during inspections.
• Stay current with safety regulations and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superior/Management.
• Ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the quality system.
• Jointly ensure corrective actions from management reviews are processed promptly.

Skills

SHO registration

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Safety inspections

Training programs

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager - Safety & Health Officer (SHO) to join Chin Hin Construction & Engineering in Johor Bahru. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining workplace health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a safe working environment across construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health (Safety and Health Officer) Regulations.
• 2. Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and areas needing improvement.
• 3. Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs to enhance workplace safety.
• 4. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify causes and implement corrective actions.
• 5. Provide guidance and advice to management and staff on safety-related issues.
• 6. Conduct risk assessments and contribute to emergency response planning.
• 7. Coordinate safety training programs to promote awareness and competence in safety practices.
• 8. Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, training sessions, and regulatory compliance.
• 9. Interface with regulatory authorities, inspectors, and auditors during inspections and audits.
• 10. Stay current with safety regulations, best practices, and industry trends to improve safety standards continuously.
• 11. Any other duties assigned by the Superior and/or the Management.
• 12. Has responsibility for the adequacy and effectiveness of the quality system.
• 13. Has joint responsibility for ensuring that all corrective measures emanating from management review are processed in a timely manner.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) / Green Book holder with DOSH.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a safety and health role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, risk assessment, and hazard identification.
• Experience in conducting safety inspections, audits, investigations, and training programs.
• Good communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Proficient in preparing safety reports, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to promoting a safe working environment.