Safety Health Officer / Site Safety Superviso

Yuan Seng Building Trading Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a dedicated Safety Health Officer and Site Safety Supervisor to oversee projects in Penang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, relevant safety certifications from DOSH, and be proactive in identifying and mitigating safety risks on-site. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, promoting compliance, and training the team on safety standards. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as Safety Health Officer (SHO).
• Three years of experience as Site Safety Supervisor (SSS).
• Ability to report immediately is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify project safety risks and prevention measures.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Promote safe work conduct and rectify unsafe practices.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety education and training

Communication in three languages

Education

Green book issued by DOSH

Yellow book issued by DOSH

Additional safety certificate (e.g., lifting supervisor)

Job description

Safety Health Officer / Site Safety Supervisor

We are looking to employ a dedicated and experienced Safety and Healthy Officer (SHO) and Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) to oversee construction projects and supervise the construction team.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Healthy Officer (SHO):
  • Identify project safety risks and prevention and control measures, cooperate in preparing the "Project Safety Management Plan".
  • Be familiar with the safety responsibilities of each position and lead assessments.
  • Carry out project safety education and training, independently or with the project safety officer, and conduct pre-shift announcements, weekly safety training and special safety training activities.
  • Independently carry out daily safety inspections, cooperate with weekly and special safety inspections, identify potential hazards on site, and provide targeted rectification suggestions.
  • Understand the requirements of international and domestic safety excellence standards and lead projects to carry out safety excellence work.
• Site Safety Supervisor (SSS):
  • Conduct daily checks of pre-task toolbox forms and ensure compliance.
  • Monitor and supervise all high-risk activities such as lifting, working at height, hot work and working with works train at all times.
  • Promote the safe conduct of work generally within the work site.
  • Rectify any unsafe place of work and correct any unsafe practice.
  • Prepare weekly safety site reports and submit to all relevant parties.
  • Conduct toolbox meetings, inspect worksite hazards and prepare risk assessments.
  • Liaise with JKKP/DOSH and authorized departments (e.g., Bomba, Jabatan Kesihatan, CIDB, etc.) to maintain company progressive safety standards and requirements.
  • Prepare monthly Safety Audit Report for management.
  • Communicate, coach and assist field staff to ensure all safety expectations are understood and met.
  • Coordinate regular meetings with the project safety team to review issues, trends and upcoming conditions or events.
  • Assist in developing staff policies, procedures and organization within the Operations department and ensure the smooth running of the organization.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and implement safe working practices at areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Safety Health Officer (SHO) must possess the green book issued by DOSH.
• At least three (3) years of working experience as Safety Health Officer (SHO).
• Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) must possess the yellow book issued by DOSH.
• At least three (3) years of working experience as site safety supervisor (SSS).
• Prefer candidates who can report immediately.
• Hold at least one additional safety certificate such as lifting supervisor, scaffold, signalman or rigger.
• Ability to communicate in three languages is a plus.