Safety Manager

VSL Singapore Pte Ltd (Main Office); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VSL Singapore Pte Ltd (Main Office) is seeking a seasoned Safety Manager to oversee safety operations at a major worksite, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture of safety among the workforce.

The role involves implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety training sessions to prevent injuries and incidents. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in OH&S, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of safety management experience in construction or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments.
• Proven experience creating and delivering training programs.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for identifying hazards and ensuring compliance.
• Proactive and able to mitigate safety risks ahead of time.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to foster a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs to prevent workplace injuries and accidents.
• Ensure adherence to local safety regulations, WSH and OSH standards.
• Develop designs, methods, risk assessments, specifications, and plans with project teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Organize and lead safety training sessions for employees on safe work practices and emergencies.
• Conduct safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.
• Investigate workplace incidents to determine causes and develop prevention strategies.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct regular drills.
• Review and update records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities for management review.
• Lead a team of safety professionals.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Incident investigation

Hazard identification

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety

Civil Engineering

Job description

About the role

You are responsible for overseeing the safety operations at a specific worksite, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and promoting a culture of safety among employees. This role involves implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety training sessions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs to prevent workplace injuries and accidents

• Ensure adherence to local safety regulations, WSH and OSH standards

• Development of designs, methods, risk assessments, specifications, and plans for working with the project team

• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures

• Organize and lead safety training sessions for employees to educate them on safe work practices and emergency procedures

• Conduct safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place

• Investigate workplace incidents to determine causes and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences

• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct regular drills to ensure site readiness

• Review and update accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities, and prepare reports for management review or the project team

• Lead a team of safety professionals

Requirement :

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety management, preferably in a construction or industrial environment

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and standards

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments

• Competence in creating and delivering training programs

• Detail-oriented with keen attention to detail to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards

• Problem solver with ability to think critically and develop effective solutions to safety issues

• Proactive and capable of anticipating potential safety risks and taking proactive measures to mitigate them

• Team player with ability to work collaboratively with other departments to foster a safe working environment