Workplace Safety and Health Officer

SAMWOH PREMIX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction safety management company based in Singapore is seeking a Workplace Safety and Health Officer. Responsibilities include assessing workplace risks, recommending safety measures, conducting training sessions, and investigating incidents. The ideal candidate should have a Specialist Diploma in WSH or a Bachelor’s degree in Workplace Safety and Health, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a MOM registered WSH Officer.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience preferably in the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and assessing foreseeable risks in the workplace.
• Recommend measures to eliminate or minimize risks.
• Investigate incidents and advise on remedial measures.
• Conduct EHS training for employees.
• Measure and monitor WSH performance.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Compliance with regulations

Education

Specialist Diploma in WSH

Bachelor’s Degree in Workplace Safety and Health

Job description

Responsibilities

• (a) To assist the occupier of the workplace or other person in charge of the workplace to identify and assess any foreseeable risk arising from the workplace or work processes therein;
• (b) To recommend to the occupier of the workplace or other in charge of the workplace reasonably practicable measures to eliminate any foreseeable risk to any person who is at work in that workplace or may be affected by the occupier’s undertaking in the workplace;
• (c) To recommend to the occupier of the workplace or other person in charge of the workplace where it is not reasonably practicable measures, to minimize the risk, and safe work procedures to control the risk;
• (d) To assist the occupier of the workplace or other person in charge of the workplace implements the measure or safe work procedures;
• (e) To investigate any incidents/accidents and advise on the remedial measures to be taken to prevent any recurrence;
• (f) To work closely with the relevant authorities (e.g. Ministry of Manpower/ Occupational Safety and Health Division, LTA, PUB, NEA) on safety and health matters;
• (g) To administer and implement an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) in accordance with prevailing legislation and preparation for third-party external safety audit;
• (h) Conduct Environmental, Health and Safety Audits as per OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 requirements;
• (i) Making certain that all ordinances or orders bearing on occupational safety and health and environmental are complied with local laws;
• (j) To prepare and conduct the EHS training for all employees which are identified in RA and SWP;
• (k) Measure and monitor the WSH performance of the project and discuss WSH performance in the WHS committee meetings;
• (l) Be responsible for any other duties that may be assigned from time to time as your superior/management deem fit.

Requirements

• Specialist Diploma in WSH and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Workplace Safety and Health.
• MOM registered WSH Officer.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience preferably in construction sector.