Workplace Safety and Health Officer

KOKUSAI SEMICONDUCTOR SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a Workplace Safety and Health Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage workplace risks. The successful candidate will develop safety policies, conduct training, and oversee safety measures for employees and contractors. Ideal qualifications include a diploma in Environmental Management and registration as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer. This role demands strong knowledge of local legislation and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).
• Experience as a WSHO is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory duties as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer.
• Develop and maintain workplace safety and health policies.
• Conduct workplace inspections and prepare safety reports.

Skills

Knowledge of local WSH legislation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management

Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health

Job description

Given the high-risk and highly regulated nature of the semiconductor manufacturing environment, we are hiring a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) to ensure strict compliance with Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health regulations. The WSHO will play a critical role in managing workplace risks, overseeing contractor and process safety, and driving a strong safety culture to support safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the statutory duties of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, subsidiary regulations, and applicable Codes of Practice.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s workplace safety and health policies, objectives, and programs to ensure compliance and continual improvement.
• Promote workplace safety and health awareness by identifying training needs and planning, developing, and conducting regular safety and health training programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, internal audits, fault-tree gap analysis, and root cause analysis; recommend and implement corrective and preventive measures to strengthen the WSH Management System.
• Investigate all workplace incidents, near misses, and accidents; analyse trends and statistics, prepare reports, and implement effective control measures to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct safety inductions for employees, contractors, vendors, temporary staff, and visitors as required.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of workplace safety and health programs for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with safety rules and safe work practices during their course of work.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including management, HQ, customers, authorities, vendors, and contractors, on workplace safety and health matters.
• Keep abreast of changes in local WSH legislation, standards, and industry best practices, and disseminate relevant updates to support continual improvement.
• Support safety-related projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a recognised Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health.
• MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).
• Proven experience carrying out statutory duties as a WSHO; experience as a Fire Safety Manager (FSM) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore’s workplace safety and health legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience in the Semiconductor industry is preferred.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and exercise sound judgement in a regulated environment.