Safety and Health Officer

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE); Sepang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering company in Sepang is seeking a qualified Safety & Health Officer to oversee safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and provide essential safety training. Candidates must possess a Diploma or Degree in a relevant field, and be a Registered Safety & Health Officer with DOSH. The position requires 2-5 years of experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance. This role offers an opportunity to foster a safe work environment and improve safety culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH.
• Possession of a valid DOSH Green Book.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience as a Safety & Health Officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Provide safety training for employees.
• Investigate accidents and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Promote safety culture within the organization.
• Maintain safety records and documentation.
• Collaborate with management on safety programs.
• Prepare emergency response procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate safety performance.

Skills

Risk assessments

Safety training organization

Accident investigation

Compliance monitoring

Emergency response preparedness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Maintaining, reviewing and implementing safety policies: Create and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Conducting risk assessments: Identify workplace hazards and assess risks to employee health and safety. Perform regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to minimize or eliminate risks.
• Providing safety training: Organize and deliver safety training programs for employees, including new hire orientation, safety induction, and ongoing training sessions. Ensure that employees are aware of potential hazards, understand safety procedures, and know how to use safety equipment.
• Investigating accidents and incidents: Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, injuries, and near‑miss incidents to determine root causes and contributing factors. Analyze incident reports, interview witnesses, and examine the scene to identify corrective actions and prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations: Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, as well as industry‑specific standards and scheduled waste management. Stay updated on changes in safety regulations and advise management on necessary actions to maintain compliance.
• Promoting a safety culture: Foster a positive safety culture within the organization by encouraging employee participation in safety initiatives, raising safety concerns, and suggesting improvements. Conduct safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and other communication activities to increase safety awareness and engagement.
• Maintaining safety records and documentation: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records related to safety training, incidents, inspections, and other safety‑related activities. Organize documentation for regulatory compliance and reporting purposes.
• Collaborating with management and stakeholders: Work closely with management, supervisors, and other stakeholders to develop safety programs, implement safety initiatives, and address safety concerns. Provide guidance and support to management in making informed decisions regarding health and safety matters.
• Maintaining, reviewing and implementing Emergency Response Preparedness: Create and implement On‑Site Emergency Response Team, Emergency Response procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and preparedness during emergency.
• Monitoring and evaluating safety performance: Monitor safety metrics and performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives. Identify trends, areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
• Staying informed and updated: Continuously update knowledge and skills in occupational health and safety through professional development activities, attending seminars, and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Item 1 to 8 - as per regulation SHO 1997 Part V Duties of SHO Reg. 18

• to advise the employer of a workplace on the measures to be taken in the interests of the safety and health of the workers;
• to inspect the workplace to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances, or process, or any type of manual labor used in the workplace, is of such a nature that it could cause bodily harm to anyone working there;
• To investigate any accident, near‑miss accident, dangerous occurrence, occupational poisoning or occupational disease which has happened at the workplace
• to assist the employer and the safety and health committee, if any, in organising and implementing an occupational safety and health programme at the workplace, in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Occupational Safety and Health (Safety and Health Committee) Regulations 1996 [P.U.(A) 616/96].
• to become secretary to the safety and health committee, if any, as specified in subregulation 6(2) of the Occupational Safety and Health (Safety and Health Committee) Regulations 1996, and perform all functions of a secretary as specified in those Regulations;
• to assist the safety and health committee in any inspection of the workplace to ensure the effectiveness and efficacy of any measures taken in accordance with the OSHA 1994 Act and any regulations made under this Act.

Mandatory Requirements

• Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) with DOSH
• Possession of a valid DOSH Green Book

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Science, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience as a Safety & Health Officer
• Experience in construction / manufacturing / aviation / engineering / oil & gas environments is an advantage