Safety and Health Officer / Safety Manager / Project Manager
Job Purpose: To ensure all construction activities are carried out safely and in compliance with DOSH Malaysia regulations, company safety policies, client requirements, and project-specific safety procedures. The Site Safety Supervisor is responsible for monitoring workplace safety, preventing accidents, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring legal compliance throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with:
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514)
- Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022
- Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (where applicable)
- Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) safety requirements
- Relevant DOSH guidelines and Codes of Practice
- Assist management in fulfilling statutory safety obligations.
- Monitor compliance with client-specific HSE requirements.
2. Site Safety Monitoring
- Conduct daily site safety inspections.
- Monitor all work activities to compliance with safe work procedures.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
- Stop unsafe work when there is an imminent danger.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
3. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRARC)
- Participate in the preparation and review of HIRARC.
- Ensure risk assessments are updated whenever work conditions change.
- Verify that appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Communicate hazards to all workers before work begins.
4. Permit-to-Work (PTW)
- Monitor compliance with Permit-to-Work systems for:
- Hot Work
- Confined Space Entry
- Work at High Places
- Lifting Operations
- Excavation
- Electrical Isolation (LOTO)
- Energized Work
- Pressure Testing
- Ensure permits are properly authorized before work starts.
5. Toolbox Meetings
- Conduct daily toolbox talks.
- Discuss:
- Work activities
- Weather-related risks
- Control measures
6. Safety Inspections
- Perform routine inspections on:
- Working at high places
- Scaffolding
- Ladders
- Excavations
- Cranes
- Electrical installations
- Temporary structures
- Material storage
- Issue inspection reports and follow up on corrective actions.
- Report incidents immediately.
- Participate in accident investigations.
- Identify root causes.
- Recommend preventive measures.
- Track corrective actions until closure.
8. PPE Management
- Ensure workers wear appropriate PPE including:
- Safety helmet
- Safety shoes
- High-visibility vest
- Gloves
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Respiratory protection
- Fall protection equipment
- Participate in emergency response planning.
- Conduct emergency drills.
- Ensure emergency equipment is available and serviceable.
- Assist during emergencies.
10. Contractor Safety Management
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance.
- Conduct contractor safety inductions.
- Verify competency of workers.
- Ensure only authorized personnel enter the worksite.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety rules.
11. Safety Documentation
- Maintain and update:
- HIRARC
- JSA/JHA
- PTW records
- Toolbox talk records
- Inspection reports
- Training records
- PPE issuance records
- Daily safety observations
- Monthly safety statistics
12. Safety Meetings
- Attend and contribute to:
- Weekly safety meetings
- Pre-task planning meetings
- Management safety reviews
- Conduct safety induction for new employees.
- Deliver safety awareness programs.
- Coach workers on safe work practices.
- Promote safety campaigns.
- Encourage reporting of near misses and unsafe conditions.
- Monitor compliance with environmental requirements including:
- Dust control
- Chemical storage
- Spill prevention
- Water pollution prevention
15. Welfare Monitoring
- Ensure adequate:
- Drinking water
- Toilets
- Rest areas
- First aid facilities
- Heat stress management
Authority
- The Site Safety Supervisor has the authority to:
- Stop unsafe work.
- Remove workers from hazardous situations.
- Recommend disciplinary action for repeated safety violations.
- Suspending activities presenting imminent danger until corrective actions are completed.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Registered Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) with DOSH (where required by law).
- Valid Green Card / CIDB registration (where applicable).
- Additional certifications (advantageous): First Aid, CPR & AED ,Working at high places ,Confined Space ,Lifting Supervisor , Scaffold Inspection , Fire Fighting
Experience
- 3–5 years' experience in construction safety.
- Experience in industrial, infrastructure, semiconductor, oil & gas, or data center construction is an advantage.
- Knowledge of high-risk activities such as lifting, confined space entry, electrical work, and work at high places.
- Strong knowledge of Malaysian OSH legislation and DOSH requirements.
- Hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and coaching ability.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero fatalities and serious injuries.
- Reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
- 100% completion of daily safety inspections.
- Timely closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
- 100% completion of toolbox talks and safety inductions.
- High compliance with PPE and Permit-to-Work requirements.
- Completion of planned emergency drills and safety training.
- Positive safety audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Candidates must able to work 6 days weekly and work at site Kuala Lumpur/Cyberjaya.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We are a professional Engineering Consulting, Engineering Design, Engineering General Contracting and Construction of integrated photovoltaic business of large -scale comprehensive engineering and technical services company. We undertake EPC projects (Engineering Procurement and Construction) and provide turnkey project service.
CORPORATE CULTURE
Vision: Global industry chain integration EPC contractor famous international engineering corporation.
Core Value: Benefit employees & Return to society.
Business Philosophy: Be anxious about client's anxiety, thinking about what client think.
Talents management concept: Provide an ideal platform for every ideal staff.