The posting
Position: Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain the company’s Workplace Safety and Health policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
- Ensure all site activities comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, relevant regulations and project requirements.
- Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings and safety induction programmes for workers.
- Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and Method Statements.
- Monitor bored piling operations, lifting activities, heavy machinery operations and other high-risk construction works.
- Ensure workers use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare accident reports, safety inspection reports and other required WSH documentation.
- Maintain safety records, permits, certificates, training records and inspection checklists.
- Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors and workers on all safety-related matters.
- Liaise with MOM, main contractors, clients and other relevant authorities when required.
- Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency response procedures are properly implemented.
- Monitor the validity of workers’ safety training certificates and arrange training or renewals when necessary.
- Attend project safety meetings and follow up on all safety observations and corrective actions.
- Stop any unsafe work activity that may cause injury, damage or danger.
- Promote a strong safety culture and encourage workers to report hazards and unsafe practices.
- Perform any other safety-related duties assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer with MOM.
- Relevant WSH qualification recognised by MOM.
- Experience in the construction or foundation/bored piling industry is preferred.
- Good knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation and construction safety requirements.
- Able to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients.
- Responsible, observant and willing to work at different project sites.



