WSHO cum ECO

NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD is seeking a Safety & Health Officer to assist the Project Manager in implementing safety management systems and permit to work processes. You will chair the Project WSH Committee meetings and ensure compliance with MOM, NEA, and ISO-related requirements.

You will conduct site safety inspections, report deviations, and coordinate safety training to maintain high environment health standards, while supporting regulatory audits and site safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Specialist Diploma or equivalent in Workplace Safety & Health is required.
• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) under MOM regulations is required.
• Certified Environmental Control Officer (ECO) under NEA requirements is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in safety and environmental compliance.
• Solid familiarity with the WSH Act and related environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in implementing the safety management system.
• Support permit to work system and stop incompatible works.
• Act as secretary of the Project WSH Committee and chair meetings.
• Ensure compliance with WSH Acts, regulations and in-house rules.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections to improve safety standards.
• Report deviations to management and recommend corrective actions.
• Organise safety training and promotional activities.

Skills

WSHO knowledge

Environmental compliance

Education

Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description:

• To assist the Project Manager in implementing the safety management system to ensure staff and workers work in a safe and healthy environment.
• To assist the Project Manager in implementing the permit to work system and to stop any incompatible works.
• To act as the secretary of the Project WSH Committee and chair the meeting such that the Nakano staff and subcontractors are aware of the site activities and the required actions.
• To assist the Project Manager in complying with the WSH Acts and Regulation.
• To conduct periodic safety inspection to verify level of safety compliance so that the safety standards are constantly improved.
• To ensure site compliance with statutory safety requirements and in-house safety rules and regulations and to report any deviations to the Project Manager for management consideration.
• To recommend to the Project Manager any necessary corrective measures to be taken on safety non-compliance and deviations in order to enhance the site safety.
• To update site management on any new or changes to current statutory safety requirements and also take the necessary actions.
• To investigate any accident/ dangerous occurrence/ incident and recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• To liaise with officers from government agencies on matters pertaining to safety, mosquito breeding, ECM etc and take the necessary action for their comments.
• To conduct safety training and organise safety promotional activities.
• To ensure documentation is kept current and ready for MOM, NEA or ISO Audit.
• Carry out the works assigned for compliance with requirements of ISO 9000, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Be involved in the evaluation of risk assessment and plan, manage and review Management Programmes.
• Be involved in all the sub-con safety and health matters pertaining to the site.
• Prepare and submit the site environment control Programme and ensure that the staff and workers are aware and understand the intention.
• Inspect the site to ensure that all facilities and equipment relevant to the maintenance of the environment health are in working condition.
• Assist the authority to investigate outbreaks of infectious, vector-borne disease.
• Organise campaigns, training courses to develop and sustain the interest of workers in maintaining good environment health standards.
• To assist the Project Manager in the management of the workers e.g their courses, reporting sick, home leave, accommodation.
• To assist in achieving the safety standards required by the site's developer.
• Be involved in safety aspects for planning of activities that are in view of the public or in area that the public uses.

Job Requirements:

• Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health or equivalent qualification.
• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) under MOM regulations.
• Certified Environmental Control Officer (ECO) under NEA requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiar with WSH Act, subsidiary legislation, and environmental compliance requirements.