Safety Officer (Workplace Safety and Health Officer) –Job Scope
The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe andhealthy working environment for employees involved in the installation,commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of heavy machinery and industrialequipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Workplace Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and all relevant regulations.
- Monitor adherence to company safety policies, client safety requirements, and site rules.
- Risk Assessment and Safe Work Procedures
- Conduct and review risk assessments for machinery installation, lifting operations, working at height, confined space work, electrical work, hot work, and other high-risk activities.
- Develop, implement, and review Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Method Statements.
- Site Safety Inspections
- Carry out regular safety inspections at project sites.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions, and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
- Monitor housekeeping standards and workplace safety practices.
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management
- Coordinate and monitor Permit-to-Work requirements, including:
- Hot Work
- Lifting Operations
- Work at Height
- Confined Space Entry
- Electrical Isolation (LOTO), where applicable
- Heavy Machinery Installation Safety
- Ensure safe installation, positioning, alignment, testing, and commissioning of heavy machinery.
- Monitor lifting plans and crane operations.
- Verify that lifting equipment, tools, and rigging gear are inspected and certified before use.
- Incident Investigation
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
- Prepare investigation reports and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
- Safety Training and Toolbox Meetings
- Conduct safety induction programmes for new employees and subcontractors.
- Organise daily toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
- Promote safety awareness and safe work practices.
- PPE and Equipment Management
- Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and properly used.
- Monitor the inspection and maintenance of safety equipment and emergency equipment.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and ensure emergency equipment is readily available.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain all safety records, inspection reports, training records, risk assessments, SWPs, permits, and statutory documentation.
- Prepare safety reports for management and clients.
- Contractor and Client Coordination
- Liaise with clients, project managers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities on workplace safety matters.
- Attend site coordination and safety meetings.
- Continuous Improvement
- Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
- Recommend improvements to safety systems, procedures, and operational practices.
Requirements
- Registered Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Officer (where required under Singapore regulations).
- Strong knowledge of the WSH Act and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Experience in engineering, industrial plant, or heavy machinery installation projects.
- Familiarity with lifting operations, crane safety, rigging, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), work at height, and permit-to-work systems.
- Good communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.