The posting
Consulting basis: 4hrs a week - 5 Years contract
Job Summary
The Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) is appointed to oversee and ensure a safe and healthy working environment across the library's operations, with a primary focus on the Supply Committee's premises and operations. This role involves providing expert advice, enforcing compliance with all relevant WSH regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities (Summarized)
- Regulatory Compliance & Advisory – Ensure full compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and Singapore Standards. Continuously update library management and stakeholders on new or revised WSH legislation.
- Risk Management & Hazard Analysis – Conduct weekly risk and hazard analyses at the Supply Committee site and other library premises. Recommend and implement measures to eliminate or minimize workplace risks.
- Stakeholder & Contractor Management – Collaborate with the library's Properties and Facilities Management (PFM) Group, the Supply Committee's landlord, contractors, and library consultants on all WSH matters, including fire safety, risk management, and crisis management.
- Inspections, Audits & Enforcement – Perform regular inspections of works, equipment, and fire safety provisions. Identify and rectify non-compliance, initiate temporary suspension of unsafe activities, and conduct monthly audits of the Supply Committee's WSH Management System.
- Incident Investigation & Reporting – Investigate all accidents and incidents within 48 hours, recommend preventive measures, and submit a comprehensive Monthly WSH Report to library management, including risk observations and safety recommendations.
- Training & Committee Support – Organize and conduct two WSH briefing sessions yearly for Supply Committee staff, along with induction programs and toolbox meetings. Act as Secretary/Facilitator for WSH Committee meetings, prepare minutes, and submit reports to MOM and the library's HR department.
- Documentation & External Liaison – Manage all WSH documentation to ensure proper maintenance and accessibility. Liaise with government authorities (e.g., MOM) and third parties on inspections, visits, and non-compliance follow-ups.
Job Requirements
- Registered as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore.
- Possess a WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health, or a Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferably a Registered Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in a WSHO role, preferably in facilities management, logistics, or a similar environment.



