Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)

Underground Technology Engineering Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Work Place Safety and Health Officer responsible for reviewing and implementing safety management systems. The role includes monitoring compliance, conducting site inspections, and ensuring all stakeholders are trained. The ideal candidate holds a relevant diploma or degree, is a registered WSH Officer, and has significant experience in safety management.

Qualifications

• MOM registered WSH Officer with Level C Certificate in WSH.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a WSH Officer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and ensure compliance with WSHE management system.
• Conduct periodic WSHE site inspections and ensure training compliance.
• Present reports to management on WSHE performance.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Presentation Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Specialist Diploma in WSH

Bachelor’s Degree in Workplace Safety and Health

Tools

ISO 14001

OHSAS 18001

Job description

Purpose of Job / Job Summary

The Work Place Safety and Health Officer is responsible for the review and implementation of the project WSHE Management System. Directly report to the Project Director and advise him on the measures to be taken in the interests of safety and health of the persons employed on the project.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Monitor and review the Company’s WSHE management system and procedures, and to ensure procedures are updated and in compliance with the latest Approved Codes of Practices and government legislation;

• WSHE expert in advising the management on all WSHE matters pertaining to authority procedures on civil sites;

• Provide and present regular reports to the management on the performance of the Company’s WSHE management system;

• Ensure all relevant stakeholders, from Project Managers to workers, attend the relevant WSHE courses as required by law and the Company;

• Ensure proper documentation and records keeping of all WSHE training, accident reports and safety correspondences with LTA/CAG/PUB or respective authority;

• Conduct periodic WSHE site inspections to ensure site compliance with WSHE programmes and procedures;

• Ensure external & internal audits are conducted on all civil sites as per LTA/Authority requirements;

• Be prepared to stop work or to notify the Project/Construction Manager in the event of any WSHE deviations.

Job Specifications

Qualifications

• Possess at least a Specialist Diploma in WSH and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Workplace safety and health (WSH) or related

• MOM registered WSH Officer with Level C Certificate in WSH

• At least 3 years of work experience relevant as a WSH Officer

Experience

• At least 3 years post registration and practical experience relevant to the scope of works of the contract

Specific skills/abilities

• In-depth knowledge of WSHE legal guidelines to advise and facilitate site activities

• Familiar with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Personal qualities

• Possess strong knowledge in risk analysis and risk control.

• Excellent presentation skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Coordination with Subcon, QP(S), Client, various agencies, and interfacing parties