Site Safety Supervisor

Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad is seeking a competent Site Safety and Health Supervisor to oversee safety on construction sites in Malaysia. You will conduct inspections, identify hazards, and implement control measures to protect workers.

The role requires a Diploma in OSH or an SSS competency, with 3+ years in construction/engineering. You will lead toolbox talks, assist in investigations, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safety compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Competent Site Safety and Health Supervisor with DOSH (Yellow Book).
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in construction, engineering or related field.
• Typically requires a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a recognized SSS competency course.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections, generate reports, and maintain site records.
• Identify safety and health gaps and recommend control measures.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings to site contractors and workers.
• Assist SHO in occupational accident investigations and data gathering.
• Participate in Safety & Health Committee meetings and audits.
• Coordinate site activities and monitor safety performance of contractors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

OSH Management System

Sub-contractor monitoring

Hazard identification

Public speaking & toolbox talks

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) competency

Job description

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• -To conduct workplace inspections, generate inspection reports, and maintain the report at the site.
• -To identify safety and health gaps in daily site operation activities and recommend for control measures.
• -Conduct toolbox meeting and safety briefing to site contractors, sub-contractors and field workers.
• -Participate and assist SHO in occupational accident investigation exercise.
• -Gather accident data and develop accident statistic for the site.
• -Participate in site Safety and Health Committee meetings.
• -Assist the SHO to register non-compliance issues at site.
• -Participate in internal Safety & Health audit exercises.
• -Assist the SHO to monitor safety performance of contractors and sub-contractors.
• -Assist the SHO to prepare, compile and maintain monthly reports.
• -Assist the SHO to prepare safe work procedures.
• -Perform safety and health related work as assigned by the SHO.
• -Coordinate site activities by scheduling work assignments to the general workers.
• -Maintain good occupational safety and health recordkeeping.
• -Liaison person with authorities in the absence of SHO.
• -Assist SHO on site security program.
• -Undertake any other functions as directed by the management from time to time.

Skills:

1. Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• -Statutory Requirements: Deep understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act and relevant local regulations (e.g., Factories and Machinery [BOWEC] Regulations).
• -Safety Management Systems: Ability to implement and monitor OSH Management Systems (OSH-MS).
• -Sub-Contractor Monitoring: Enforcing statutory compliance across all active sub-contractors on-site.

2. Hazard Identification & Risk Management

• -HIRARC/JSA Proficiency: Ability to conduct Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• -Workplace Inspections: Competence in carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly routine inspections to spot and correct unsafe conditions or practices.
• -Incident Investigation: Conducting preliminary Investigations into accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences to recommend corrective measures.

3. Occupational Health & Safety Practices

• -Hazard Control: Knowledge of applying the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, and PPE) for physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
• -Emergency Preparedness: Formulating and executing emergency response plans (ERP) and conducting fire drills or evacuation exercises.

4. Technical & Operational Skills

• -Heavy Machinery & Equipment: Validating third-party inspection certifications for heavy machinery (e.g., cranes, excavators).
• -Site Supervision: Capability to coordinate with project managers and foremen to ensure work progresses safely without schedule interruptions.
• -Competency Verification: Auditing the credentials of specialized workers such as scaffolders, welders, and riggers.

5. Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• -Toolbox Talks & Briefings: Strong public speaking and communication abilities to conduct daily toolbox meetings and safety inductions.
• -Safety Culture Promotion: Driving an active safety culture through continuous worker education and safety campaigns.

Experience and Education:

• -Registered as a Competent Site Safety and Health Supervisor with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and hold the recognized credentials like the Yellow Book.
• -At least 3 years of hands‑on working experience in construction, engineering or related field
• -Typically requires a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a recognized Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) competency course.