Site Safety Supervisor (DOSH Yellow Book Required)

HC Industrial Builder Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Industrial Builder Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a registered Site Safety Supervisor (Yellow Book) to lead DOSH-compliant safety on active construction sites. You will enforce regulations, conduct inspections, and maintain HIRARC documentation.

You will lead toolbox talks, inductions, incident investigations, and reporting to the Project Manager and authorities. Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experience and a valid Yellow Book are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid and active Yellow Book (Registered Site Safety Supervisor) issued by DOSH.
• Minimum 3–5+ years of hands-on safety management on active building or civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian safety laws, submission procedures, and risk control.
• Experience with incident investigation, emergency response, and first aid.
• Ability to lead and enforce safety rules with subcontractors and workers.

Responsibilities

• Act as DOSH-registered Site Safety Supervisor for the project and sign off safety documents.
• Enforce DOSH regulations, OSHA guidelines, and internal safety policies at all times.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety audits, and scaffolding inspections to identify hazards.
• Develop and maintain Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC).
• Lead toolbox meetings, inductions for new workers, and emergency drills.
• Educate teams on safe work procedures and PPE compliance.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and breaches; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly safety reports to Project Manager and authorities.

Skills

Safety management

DOSH regulations

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Training & safety inductions

Communication

Leadership

Education

Yellow Book holder (DOSH)

Job description

Site Safety Supervisor (DOSH Yellow Book Required)

About the Role:

We are urgently seeking a registered and highly experienced Site Safety Supervisor (Yellow Book holder) to take charge of our site safety operations. In this critical statutory role, you will be the primary authority ensuring our construction sites achieve strict compliance with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and OSHA regulations. You will lead safety audits, manage hazard controls, and champion a zero-accident culture on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Safety Compliance & Enforcement:

Act as the official DOSH-registered Site Safety Supervisor for the project, signing off on required statutory safety documentation.

Enforce absolute compliance with DOSH regulations, OSHA guidelines, and internal company safety policies at all times.

Site Inspections & Hazard Management:

Conduct rigorous daily site walks, safety audits, and scaffolding inspections to identify hazards and stop unsafe work practices immediately.

Develop, implement, and continuously update Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) documentation.

Training & Safety Culture:

Lead daily toolbox meetings, mandatory safety inductions for new workers, and emergency response drills.

Educate site execution teams, subcontractors, and management on safe work procedures and PPE compliance.

Investigate any workplace accidents, near-misses, or safety breaches to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Prepare and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly safety reports to the Project Manager and local authorities as required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications (Strictly Mandatory):

Must possess a valid and active "Yellow Book" (Registered Site Safety Supervisor) issued by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

Experience:

Minimum 3 to 5+ years of proven, hands-on experience managing safety on active building construction or civil engineering projects.

Technical Knowledge:

Deep understanding of Malaysian safety laws, statutory submission procedures, and site risk management.

Familiarity with emergency response protocols, incident investigation, and first aid.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership presence and the authority to enforce safety rules strictly with subcontractors and site workers.

Excellent communication skills for liaising with government authorities, consultants, and internal teams.

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