WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER

zs engineering pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

zs engineering pte. ltd. seeks a Lead Safety Officer to oversee construction-site safety, conduct inspections, and ensure regulatory compliance while leading incident investigations and daily safety briefings.

The role requires a Registered WSH Officer or equivalent credential and at least 15 years of hands-on building site experience, with strong risk assessment and incident-management skills.

Qualifications

• Hold Registered WSH Officer or Safety Officer credentials, or relevant local safety certification such as the Advanced Certificate in WSH or BCSS in Singapore, or internationally recognized BCSP or OSHA certifications
• Demonstrate a minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience working on building construction sites

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly site inspections of equipment, scaffolding, PPE, and high-risk work areas to identify hazards and prevent incidents
• Ensure all site operations comply with local Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) acts and statutory regulations to maintain legal and safety standards
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Deliver daily safety briefings (toolbox talks), worker orientations, and emergency evacuation drills to enhance workforce safety awareness and preparedness
• Maintain accurate safety logs, perform risk assessments, manage permit-to-work records, and submit regular safety performance reports to project management

Skills

Risk assessment knowledge

Safety leadership

Clear communication

Education

WSH/OSH certifications

Advanced Certificate in WSH or BCSS

Job description

Job Summary

Lead safety management on construction sites by conducting inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance, investigating incidents, delivering safety training, and maintaining thorough documentation to promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly site inspections of equipment, scaffolding, personal protective equipment (PPE), and high-risk work areas to identify hazards and prevent incidents
• Ensure all site operations comply with local Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) acts and statutory regulations to maintain legal and safety standards
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Deliver daily safety briefings (toolbox talks), worker orientations, and emergency evacuation drills to enhance workforce safety awareness and preparedness
• Maintain accurate safety logs, perform risk assessments, manage permit-to-work records, and submit regular safety performance reports to project management

Required competencies and certifications

• Hold Registered WSH Officer or Safety Officer credentials, or relevant local safety certification such as the Advanced Certificate in WSH or BCSS in Singapore, or internationally recognized BCSP or OSHA certifications
• Demonstrate a minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience working on building construction sites

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Apply strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies to evaluate and mitigate workplace hazards
• Communicate clearly and effectively to convey safety information and coordinate incident management