Safety & Health Officer

AEL Engineering Sdn Bhd; Parit Buntar; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Safety & Health Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement health protocols. The role involves conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, and training while fostering a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and practical experience in safety management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental insurance

Personal accident insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Term life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be registered with DOSH.
• Must complete a SHO training program and pass NIOSH certification.
• Practical experience in safety and health is usually required (e.g., 3 years in relevant roles).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and prepare reports for DOSH inspections.
• Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards through regular inspections.
• Organize safety inductions, emergency drills, and promote safety culture.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Safety Training

Incident Investigation

Documentation

Education

DOSH registration

NIOSH certification

SHO training program

Job description

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Qualification & Experience (Sho Qualifications - Malaysia context):

1. Must be registered with DOSH (JKKP).
2. Must complete a SHO training program and pass the NIOSH certification exam.
3. Practical experience in safety and health is usually required (e.g., 3 years in relevant roles).

Key Roles of a Safety & Health Officer:

1. Compliance & Legal Requirements: Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other local laws (e.g., Malaysia: OSHA 1994, FMA 1967). Prepare reports and documentation for DOSH inspections or audits.
2. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards. Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessments (HIRARC). Investigate incidents, develop corrective and preventive actions, and maintain incident records.
3. Training & Awareness: Organize safety inductions, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and promote PPE usage, chemical safety, ergonomics, etc.
4. Safety Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections, audit equipment and processes, report unsafe conditions, and ensure corrective actions.
5. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plan (ERP), coordinate first aid, fire drills, and evacuation procedures.
6. Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain safety documentation and report to management and authorities as required.
7. Promote Safety Culture: Encourage employee involvement, lead safety campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Company Overview:

AEL Engineering Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Interplex Group, with over 30 years of manufacturing expertise in Sheet Metal & Prototyping, Precision Metal Stamping, Mechanical and Product Assembly.

Perks and Benefits: Medical, miscellaneous allowance, dental, personal accident, hospitalization, and term life insurance.

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