Safety Officer

SCANPILE CONSTRUCTORS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SCANPILE CONSTRUCTORS PTE. LTD. is hiring a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) to lead safety at construction sites in Singapore.

You will implement policies, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with the WSH Act and project-specific requirements. The role requires MOM-registered WSHO qualifications, strong communication skills, and experience in the construction or bored piling sector. You will coordinate with managers, workers, and clients, and conduct safety briefings and

Qualifications

• Registered MOM WSHO with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in construction or bored piling preferred.
• Good knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation and safety requirements.
• Able to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients.
• Willing to work at different project sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ensure all activities comply with WSH Act and project requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and inductions for workers.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, safe work procedures and method statements.
• Monitor high‑risk construction activities and PPE usage.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare safety reports and maintain safety records and permits.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors and workers on safety matters.
• Liaise with MOM, main contractors and clients as required.
• Conduct emergency drills and ensure proper emergency procedures.
• Monitor training certificates and arrange renewals when necessary.
• Attend project safety meetings and follow up on observations and actions.
• Stop unsafe work; promote strong safety culture and hazard reporting.
• Perform other safety‑related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety culture advocate

Education

MOM-registered WSHO

Job description

Position: Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the company’s Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures.

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.

• Ensure all site activities comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, relevant regulations and project requirements.

• Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings and safety induction programmes for workers.

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and Method Statements.

• Monitor bored piling operations, lifting activities, heavy machinery operations and other high-risk construction works.

• Ensure workers use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Prepare accident reports, safety inspection reports and other required WSH documentation.

• Maintain safety records, permits, certificates, training records and inspection checklists.

• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors and workers on all safety-related matters.

• Liaise with MOM, main contractors, clients and other relevant authorities when required.

• Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency response procedures are properly implemented.

• Monitor the validity of workers’ safety training certificates and arrange training or renewals when necessary.

• Attend project safety meetings and follow up on all safety observations and corrective actions.

• Stop any unsafe work activity that may cause injury, damage or danger.

• Promote a strong safety culture and encourage workers to report hazards and unsafe practices.

• Perform any other safety-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer with MOM.

• Relevant WSH qualification recognised by MOM.

• Experience in the construction or foundation/bored piling industry is preferred.

• Good knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation and construction safety requirements.

• Able to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients.

• Responsible, observant and willing to work at different project sites.