Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO)

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) to oversee site safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations at a western Singapore construction site.

You will review contractor method statements, monitor safety compliance, and coordinate with contractors and authorities. The role requires MOM-registered WSHO status, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to foster a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).
• Must be MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).
• Proven ability to manage contractors and consultants effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and provide reports to the WSH Manager.
• Comfortable working at a construction site in the western part of Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety audits and inspections, and monitor contractors to ensure timely closure of safety violations.
• Identify foreseeable risks and hazards at the worksite, taking into consideration work activities and work sequences, and assess the suitability and effectiveness of contractors’ risk control measures.
• Review contractors’ method statements, risk assessments and safe work procedures, and recommend and implement practicable safety measures and procedures.
• Facilitate incident investigations, report all incidents to the WSH Manager, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Liaise with main contractors, subcontractors and relevant authorities on workplace safety and health matters.
• Monitor follow-up actions to ensure safety compliance and timely closure of inspection findings and observations.
• Ensure the implementation of Safe Management Measures (SMM) during COVID-19 or other pandemic outbreaks, where applicable.
• Promote a safe working environment and foster a positive workplace safety culture through awareness initiatives and training.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Report writing

Independent worker

Education

Diploma in Engineering or WSH

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety audits and inspections, and monitor contractors to ensure timely closure of safety violations.

• Identify foreseeable risks and hazards at the worksite, taking into consideration work activities and work sequences, and assess the suitability and effectiveness of contractors’ risk control measures.

• Review contractors’ method statements, risk assessments and safe work procedures, and recommend and implement practicable safety measures and procedures.

• Facilitate incident investigations, report all incidents to the WSH Manager, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

• Liaise with main contractors, subcontractors and relevant authorities on workplace safety and health matters.

• Monitor follow-up actions to ensure safety compliance and timely closure of inspection findings and observations.

• Ensure the implementation of Safe Management Measures (SMM) during COVID-19 or other pandemic outbreaks, where applicable.

• Promote a safe working environment and foster a positive workplace safety culture through awareness initiatives and training.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering or Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).

• Must be a MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO).

• Highly motivated, results-oriented and a good team player.

• Proven ability to manage contractors and consultants effectively.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, meet tight deadlines and provide effective reports to the WSH Manager.

• Comfortable working at a construction site in the western part of Singapore.