Site Safety Supervisor

Indesign Engineerings Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indesign Engineerings Sdn Bhd is seeking a Site Safety Supervisor to oversee day-to-day safety on construction projects in Malaysia. You will conduct inspections, enforce OSHA-compliant practices, manage PPE compliance, and lead safety inductions and trainings.

You will prepare reports, liaise with management, clients, and authorities, and ensure records and permits are up to date. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid NIOSH SHO Yellow Book (registered with DOSH/JKKP Malaysia).
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience as Site Safety Supervisor/SHO in construction.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian OSH regulations and construction safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily site activities to ensure OSH compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and enforce safety rules.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; prepare investigation reports.
• Organize safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety trainings.
• Develop emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
• Maintain safety-related records, permits, and statutory documentation.
• Liaise with management, clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities on safety matters.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and project safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

OSH degree

Job description

The Site Safety Supervisor is responsible for supervising and monitoring all daily site activities to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations and company safety policies. This role involves conducting regular site inspections, enforcing safety rules, investigating incidents, and promoting a positive safety culture across the construction site.

Key responsibilities

Supervise and monitor all daily site activities to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations and company safety policies

Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions

Ensure all employees, contractors, and subcontractors wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

Enforce site safety rules and safe work practices to minimize workplace accidents and injuries

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, prepare investigation reports, and recommend corrective actions

Organize and conduct safety inductions, toolbox meetings, and safety training programs for site personnel

Develop and implement emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and other site safety initiatives

Maintain all safety-related records, permits, inspection reports, and statutory documentation

Liaise with project management, clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities on safety matters

Monitor compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), relevant regulations, and project safety requirements

About you

Possess a valid NIOSH Safety and Health Officer (SHO) Yellow Book (registered with DOSH/JKKP Malaysia)

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Site Safety Supervisor/Safety & Health Officer in the construction industry

Good knowledge of Malaysian Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations and construction safety practices

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Able to prepare safety reports and conduct safety briefings and training

Willing to work at construction sites and travel when required