Workplace Safety and Health Officer

KAH ENGINEERING (1986) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks an experienced professional for Workplace Safety Management. The role involves establishing and maintaining Safety & Health Management Systems, ensuring compliance with EHS standards, and conducting safety training. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, WSHO license, and at least 5 years experience in the construction industry. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess WSHO license and familiarity with safety audits.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the local Building and Construction industry.
• Completion of a full cycle of HDB BTO project is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the establishment and maintenance of Safety & Health Management Systems (SHMS) on-site.
• Ensure adherence to Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and standards.
• Conduct in-house safety training sessions.
• Investigate, manage, report, and collaborate on accidents or EHS non-compliance incidents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive working attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Workplace Safety Management

• Spearhead the establishment and maintenance of Safety & Health Management Systems (SHMS) on-site
• Implement and uphold project and corporate SHMS protocols
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace and process-related risks
• Propose and enforce safe work procedures
• Enhance workplace safety performance through strategic measures
• Ensure adherence to Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and standards
• Ensure compliance with Statutory Requirements under MOM and NEA
• Contribute actively to the corporate EHS Committee
• Conduct in-house safety training sessions
• Develop and execute EHS plans, trainings, meetings, and promotional activities
• Conduct routine workplace inspections to identify and address hazards and risks promptly
• Enforce EHS / OSH regulations at the workplace
• Serve as secretary for the WSH Committee and preside in the absence of the chairman
• Investigate, manage, report, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on accidents or EHS non‑compliance incidents
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by superiors

Project Budget Control

• Implement effective safety provisions to minimize re‑work
• Aim for ZERO accident rates
• Prepare safety cost budgets for approval

Technical Understanding

• Proficient in the Workplace Safety & Health Act and other regulatory requirements
• Ability to provide practical safety solutions

Other Responsibilities (Organization)

People Development

• Disseminate safety knowledge to all safety personnel
• Foster a strong safety culture across all levels

Internal Operations

• Report any site non‑conformance to the immediate supervisor
• Collaborate closely with the project team to ensure robust Health and Safety protocols on‑site
• Uphold and adhere to standard policies and procedures

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must possess WSHO license and familiarity with safety audits
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the local Building and Construction industry
• Completion of a full cycle of HDB BTO project is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and a positive working attitude

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