Safety Officer

W Bridges Manpower Corporation; Calamba; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

W Bridges Manpower Corporation is seeking a Certified Safety Officer in the Philippines to inspect job sites, enforce health protocols, and ensure DOLE-compliant safety standards. The role focuses on protecting workers and maintaining safety documentation across construction sites.

The candidate should have 2–3 years’ safety experience in construction or engineering and complete 40-hour BOSH/COSH training from a DOLE-accredited organization.

Qualifications

• Mandatory 40-hour BOSH or COSH training from an accredited DOLE organization.
• 2–3 years of experience in safety roles within construction/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily/weekly safety walkthroughs of scaffolding, heavy equipment, excavations, and PPE.
• Lead daily pre-work safety briefings on site hazards and safe methods.
• Implement HIRAC and manage the Permit-to-Work system for high-risk tasks.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses; submit corrective action reports.
• Maintain OSH reports, safety logs, and DOLE/BWC documentation.

Skills

Safety mindset

Hazard identification

Communication skills

Education

40-hour BOSH/COSH training

Tools

Permit-to-Work system

Job description

About the role

A Certified Safety Officer in the Philippines inspects job sites, enforces health protocols, and ensures full compliance with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regulations—specifically DOLE DO 198-18 (Implementing Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Law). Responsible for ensuring the safety of workers at the construction site and maintaining all safety-related documentation and records. Prioritize and protect the company's interests while ensuring compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly safety walkthroughs to check scaffolding, heavy equipment, excavations, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Lead daily pre-work safety briefings to educate workers on site-specific hazards and safe work methods

• Implement Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC) and manage the Permit-to-Work system for high-risk tasks like hot works or working at heights

• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and injuries, then submit corrective action reports to the Project Manager

• Maintain required OSH reports, safety logs, and DOLE/BWC documentation

About you

• Completion of the mandatory 40-hour BOSH (Basic Occupational Safety and Health) or COSH (Construction Occupational Safety and Health) training from an accredited DOLE organization

• Typically 2 to 3 years of experience in safety roles within the construction or engineering sector