SAFETY OFFICER

EXPAND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in the construction industry seeks a Workplace Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance and enhance safety protocols. The successful candidate will lead safety measures, conduct audits, and foster a strong safety culture on-site. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and at least three years of experience in industrial safety roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a construction or industrial safety role.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations, risk assessment, and accident prevention practices.
• Effective communication and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement safety strategies and compliance measures.
• Conduct safety audits and prepare reports.
• Organize Toolbox Meetings and ensure awareness of safe work procedures.

Skills

Incident & Accident Investigation

WSHMS Compliance & Documentation

Implementation of Safety Systems

Safety Culture Development

Occupational Health Hazard Assessment

Education

Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety

Job description

Job Requirements

• Possess a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a construction or industrial safety role.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations, risk assessment, and accident prevention practices.
• Effective communication and team coordination skills.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Manager, the selected candidate will:

• Plan, implement, and advise on safety strategies, accident prevention measures, and compliance with legal health and safety requirements.
• Conduct Safety Committee Meetings and regular site safety audits, preparing findings for management review.
• Prepare and submit monthly safety reports in accordance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and conduct Toolbox Meetings and ensure site workers are aware of safe work procedures.

Job Skills

• Incident & Accident Investigation: Skilled in conducting thorough investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending effective corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• WSHMS Compliance & Documentation: Proficient in reviewing and evaluating Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS) documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal safety standards.
• Implementation of Safety Systems: Experienced in leading and supporting the implementation of WSHMS and Risk Management (RM) plans to establish and maintain consistent, site-wide safety practices.
• Safety Culture Development: Effective in fostering a proactive and compliant safety culture through ongoing engagement, training, and communication with site personnel.
• Occupational Health Hazard Assessment: Competent in assessing workplace health hazards, evaluating their potential impact on employees, and recommending appropriate control measures to mitigate risks.