Workplace Safety & Health Officer

Dw Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dw Foundation is seeking a Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) to support project teams in maintaining a safe, compliant environment across project sites in Singapore.

You will oversee safety plans, conduct inspections, liaise with MOM, and implement risk controls to prevent incidents. The role requires hands-on field work, travel between sites, and strong communication with crews and management.

Qualifications

• Registered with MOM as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).
• Possess MOM-recognised WSH qualifications/certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant WSH experience in construction. Geotechnical or soil investigation exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in the implementation and maintenance of site-specific safety plans and WSH programmes.
• Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, applicable regulations, codes of practice and other statutory requirements.
• Liaise with MOM and relevant authorities on WSH matters, including notifications/registrations and compliance.

Skills

WSHO registration

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard assessment

Safety communication

Site travel

Education

MOM-recognised WSH qualifications

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO), you will play an important role in supporting our project teams to maintain a safe, compliant and healthy working environment across our project sites.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support project teams in the implementation and maintenance of site-specific safety plans and WSH programmes.




• Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, applicable regulations, codes of practice and other statutory requirements.




• Liaise with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and relevant authorities on WSH matters, including factory notifications/registrations and other statutory compliance requirements.




• Advise and support Project Managers in identifying foreseeable workplace hazards and assessing risks arising from work activities and processes.




• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of appropriate risk control measures to eliminate or minimize workplace hazards.




• Develop, implement and regularly review safe work procedures for soil investigation, piling, foundation and other construction-related activities.




• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, practices and areas for improvement.




• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents and near-misses, identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.




• Prepare and follow up on reports relating to workplace injuries, property damage, incidents and losses.




• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections, audits, incidents and non-conformities.




• Work closely with project teams, employees and subcontractors to promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to the Company's WSH policies and operational control procedures.




• Support safety briefings, awareness programmes and other WSH initiatives where required.




• Perform other WSH-related and ad-hoc duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Registered with MOM as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).




• Possess relevant MOM-recognised Workplace Safety and Health qualifications/certifications.




• Minimum 2 years of relevant WSH experience in the construction industry. Experience in piling, foundation, geotechnical or soil investigation works will be an advantage.




• Good working knowledge of Singapore's WSH legislation, regulatory requirements and construction safety practices.




• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers, site teams, workers and subcontractors.




• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage different levels of employees on workplace safety matters.




• Practical, hands-on and comfortable working in an environment that requires regular visits to multiple project sites.




• Possess a valid Class 3 driving licence. Candidates with their own transport are preferred due to the need for regular travel between project sites. A company transport allowance may be provided where the employee is required to use their own vehicle for work-related travel.




• Candidates who are available immediately or within short notice will have an advantage.