Site Safety Coordinator

GENII IDEAS (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GENII IDEAS (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Site Safety Coordinator in Singapore to oversee daily safety inspections, hazard control, and permit-to-work processes. The role includes leading toolbox talks, conducting safety inductions, and coordinating emergency readiness across the site.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining comprehensive safety documentation, supporting incident investigations, and assisting in audits to ensure regulatory compliance and safe operations on site.

Qualifications

• Daily inspections auditing unsafe acts, conditions and PPE usage.
• Identify hazards: physical, chemical, mechanical, and electrical; log non-conformances and initiate corrective actions.
• Verify equipment inspections: machinery, scaffolds, lifting gear, and tools have valid certificates and tags.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections auditing hazards and PPE compliance.
• Review PTW for high-risk activities and ensure proper permits.
• Lead toolbox talks to brief workers on hazards and controls.
• Coordinate safety induction and onboarding of new workers.
• Maintain safety records, logs, PTW registers and incident reports.
• Assist in audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety management

Incident investigation

PTW verification

Emergency response

Job description

A Site Safety Coordinator

Core Scope of Responsibilities

Detailed Duties & Operational Tasks

1. Site Inspection & Hazard Identification

• Daily Inspections: Conduct routine site walkthroughs to audit unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, housekeeping, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Hazard Reporting: Identify physical, chemical, mechanical, and electrical hazards; log non-conformances and initiate immediate corrective actions.
• Equipment Verification: Check that machinery, scaffolds, lifting gear, and power tools carry valid inspection certificates and color-coded monthly inspection tags.

2. Operational Control & Work Permits

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Verification: Review and inspect high-risk activities prior to commencement, ensuring valid permits are issued for:
• Hot work (welding, cutting)
• Confined space entry
• Working at height / Scaffolding
• Lifting operations and heavy rigging
• Excavation and trenching
• Energy isolation (Lockout/Tagout - LOTO)
• Toolbox Talks: Lead or supervise daily/weekly pre-shift safety briefings (Toolbox Meetings) to inform workers of specific hazards and required control measures for the day's tasks.

3. Training & Onboarding

• Safety Induction: Conduct safety orientation for new workers, sub-contractors, and site visitors before granting site access.
• Specialized Training: Coordinate localized toolbox briefings on specific topics (e.g., heat stress management, fall protection, chemical handling/SDS awareness).

4. Incident Prevention & Emergency Response

• Emergency Preparedness: Maintain and inspect site emergency response infrastructure, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency eyewash stations, and assembly points.
• Drill Coordination: Participate in or organize periodic evacuation and emergency response drills.
• First Response: Serve as a key responder during on-site incidents or medical emergencies.

5. Investigation, Documentation & Compliance

• Incident Reporting: Assist in the immediate notification, initial investigation, and root-cause analysis (RCA) of near-misses, dangerous occurrences, and accidents.
• Record Keeping: Maintain site safety logs, inspection checklists, PTW registers, injury logs, and corrective action tracking lists.
• Audit Preparation: Assist safety managers during external regulatory inspections (e.g., Ministry of Manpower / OSHA audits) and ISO/OHSAS compliance audits.