Site Safety Supervisor (SSS)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Site Safety Supervisor to oversee safety compliance across construction activities, conduct inspections, and enforce PPE usage on site. You will lead daily safety walkthroughs, review PTW, monitor toolbox talks, and maintain safety logs while responding to incidents using established emergency procedures.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma, DOSH Yellow Book, CIDB Green Card, 2–3 years of site safety experience, and strong English and Bahasa Malaysia

Qualifications

• Diploma in any discipline is required.
• DOSH Yellow Book Site Safety Supervisor certification is required.
• CIDB Green Card validation.
• 2–3 years hands-on site safety experience.
• Familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walkthroughs to detect and correct unsafe site conditions or worker practices.
• Lead or monitor morning safety meetings to brief workers on daily hazards and safety protocols.
• Ensure all workers and site visitors wear mandatory PPE at all times.
• Review and verify Permit-to-Work applications before high-risk activities.
• Enforce strict site cleanliness to reduce hazards (trip, fall, fire).
• Verify DOSH certificates (PMA/PMT) for machinery, hoists, and vehicles.
• Inspect scaffolding and ensure safe working platforms for work at height.
• Act as first responder during accidents and execute evacuation plans.
• Assist in investigating near-misses, injuries, or dangerous occurrences.
• Maintain updated safety logs, inspection checklists, and attendance records.

Skills

Malay language

English

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Job description

A Site Safety Supervisor role within the Malaysian construction sector, responsible for ensuring workplace safety compliance, conducting inspections, and managing safety protocols across all site activities.

Key responsibilities

Conduct daily walkthroughs to detect and correct unsafe site conditions or worker practices

Lead or monitor morning safety meetings to brief workers on daily hazards and safety protocols

Ensure all workers and site visitors strictly always wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Review and verify Permit-to-Work (PTW) applications before high-risk activities like hot work or confined space entry begin

Enforce strict site cleanliness to eliminate tripping hazards, falling objects, and fire risks

Verify that site machinery, hoisting equipment, and vehicles possess valid DOSH certificates (PMA/PMT)

Inspect scaffolding structures, look for green/red tags, and ensure safe working platforms for work-at-height

Act as a first responder during site accidents, executing evacuation plans and managing first aid

Assist in investigating any near-misses, injuries, or dangerous occurrences on the project site

Maintain updated site safety logs, inspection checklists, and worker attendance records for safety briefings

About you

Diploma in any discipline

Valid DOSH-registered Site Safety Supervisor (Yellow Book holder) in active status

Minimum 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience as a Site Safety Supervisor within the Malaysian construction sector

Valid CIDB Green Card

Good baseline understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Ability to converse confidently in Bahasa Malaysia and English to instruct workers and subcontractors firmly