WSH Officer

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

Job summary

EM Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer to manage safety on construction sites. The role involves identifying risks, implementing safe procedures, inspecting site activities, and coordinating with supervisors and workers to ensure compliance with MOM regulations.

The candidate should hold MOM-recognized WSHO, with additional registration as Fire Safety Manager or Environmental Control Officer considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold WSHO certification with MOM.
• Fire Safety Manager and/or Environmental Control Officer registration is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience on construction sites.
• Solid knowledge of WSH Act and related regulations (NEA, SCDF, BCA, HDB).

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess foreseeable risk in workplace or processes.
• Recommend measures to eliminate risks for workers and others at site.
• Implement safe work procedures and conduct safety induction training.
• Inspect workplace, machinery, records and safety documents.
• Manage subcontractors’ safety implementation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Generate and submit safety reports and participate in WSH inspections.
• Promote EHS awareness through campaigns, trainings, and activities.
• Oversee all safety-related site activities and enforce regulations.

Skills

2+ years construction site safety

Strong communication/coordination

Independent work & sound judgement

Site enforcement skills

Willingness to work 5.5-day week

Education

WSHO (MOM)

Fire Safety Manager (registered)

Environmental Control Officer (registered)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess any foreseeable risk arising from the workplace or work processes.

• Recommend reasonably practicable measures to eliminate any foreseeable risk to any person who is at work in that workplace or may be affected by the occupier’s undertaking in the workplace.

• Implement safe work procedures.

• Enter, inspect and examine the workplace.

• Inspect and examine any machinery, equipment, plant, installation or article in the workplace.

• Inspect/verify workplace records, certificates, notices, safety documents and any other relevant documents.

• Assess the levels of noise, illumination, heat or harmful or hazardous substances in the workplace and the exposure levels of persons at work.

• Respond promptly to and investigate any accident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred within the worksite and advise on the remedial control measures to be taken to prevent any recurrence.

• Assist the management in EHS promotion to promote awareness among workers by organizing campaigns, training courses, competitions, etc.

• Member of the Risk Management Team and be involved in reviewing and commenting on Risk Assessments.

• Conduct Safety Induction Training.

• Manage sub-contractors' safety implementation and ensure compliance with the Company's Health and Safety standards, policies and practices.

• Reviewed and approved sub-con’s safety plans, procedures, and documentation.

• Generate and submit weekly inspection reports, warning letters, and monthly safety management slides.

• Participate in monthly WSH compliance inspections together with management

• Conduct emergency drills and toolbox meetings.

• Oversee all other matters relating to WSH.

• Be responsible for any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time as the superior/management deem fit.

Requirements:

• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

• Registered Fire Safety Manager and/or Registered Environmental Control Officer (good to have).

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in construction sites.

• Strong working knowledge of WSH Act and subsidiary legislations and other safety regulations from NEA, SCDF, BCA, HDB etc.

• Strong site enforcement and intervention skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.

• Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with supervisors, workers, and stakeholders.

• Possess integrity and professionalism.

• Able to carry out job‑related site activities at construction site.

• The position is on a 5.5-day work week.