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Yong Tai Loong Hiring! Full Time EHS Lead in , Earn up to SGD 7,500 - Ricebowl
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Primary Workplace Address: 77 International Road
Safety Leadership & Management
Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the company's Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Management System.
Establish safety objectives, initiatives, policies, and programmes to enhance workplace safety performance.
Advise Management on all WSH and fire safety matters, including risk mitigation measures and compliance requirements.
Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, awareness campaigns, training, and leadership initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Ensure full compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Workplace Safety and Health Regulations, Fire Safety Act, MOM requirements, SCDF requirements, and other applicable statutory obligations.
Review and update safety policies, procedures, and systems to align with legislative and industry best practices.
Serve as the key liaison with regulatory authorities, clients, auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders on all safety and fire safety matters.
Lead internal and external safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Risk Management & Operational Safety
Lead the preparation, review, and implementation of Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
Oversee safety inspections and audits for factory and project site operations, including: Machinery and equipment safety, Welding and hot work activities, Metal fabrication processes, Lifting operations and crane activities, Installation works, Work-at-Height activities, Contractor operations
Identify safety risks, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and operational hazards, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
Incident Management & Investigation
Lead investigations into workplace accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, occupational illnesses, and fire-related incidents.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Monitor incident trends and safety performance indicators, providing regular reports and recommendations to Management.
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Oversee the company's fire safety management programme and ensure compliance with Fire Safety Act requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, fire prevention programmes, and crisis management initiatives.
Plan and coordinate fire drills, emergency exercises, and evacuation exercises.
Ensure fire protection systems, emergency equipment, and firefighting measures are properly maintained and periodically inspected.
Coordinate with the appointed Fire Safety Manager and relevant stakeholders on fire safety compliance matters.
Manage fire safety audits and inspections conducted by SCDF or other regulatory authorities.
Safety Training & Awareness
Develop and implement WSH and fire safety training programmes for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors.
Conduct and oversee toolbox meetings, safety briefings, induction programmes, and awareness campaigns.
Drive behavioural safety initiatives and encourage employee participation in workplace safety improvement efforts.
Documentation & Management Systems
Maintain and review all safety-related records, inspection reports, incident reports, training records, statutory documentation, and compliance registers.
Prepare and present monthly safety reports, KPIs, trend analyses, and management updates.
Lead and maintain certification programmes such as bizSAFE, ISO 45001, and other applicable safety management systems.
Other Responsibilities
Participate in management meetings and provide strategic recommendations on safety and compliance matters.
Support operational departments in achieving safety and business objectives.
Perform any other duties assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements
Education & Professional Qualifications
Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Workplace Safety & Health, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) recognised by MOM is preferred.
Specialist Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health will be an advantage.
Experience
Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant safety experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, construction, engineering, or heavy industry.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial safety role.
Proven experience in implementing and managing Workplace Safety & Health Management Systems.
Strong experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, safety audits, contractor management, and incident investigations.
Experience overseeing both factory and project site safety operations.
Certifications
Possession of the following certifications will be advantageous:
Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
Risk Management Certificate
Work-at-Height Assessor / Manager
Occupational First Aid
bizSAFE certification
ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
Registered Fire Safety Manager (FSM) recognised by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Candidates holding both
WSHO and FSM certifications will be highly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
Excellent knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, Fire Safety regulations, and industry best practices.
Strong risk assessment, auditing, and incident investigation skills.
Ability to engage effectively with regulatory authorities, clients, contractors, workers, and senior management.
Excellent communication, presentation, training, and report-writing skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Preferred Skills
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, metalworks, fabrication, welding, hot works, lifting operations, and work-at-height activities.
Experience managing ISO 45001, bizSAFE, and other safety management systems.
Experience leading fire safety programmes and emergency response planning.
Strong contractor safety management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven track record in improving workplace safety performance and strengthening organisational safety culture.
Reporting Line
Reports to:
General Manager / Site Director / Head of Safety
Primary Workplace Address: 77 International Road
Safety Leadership & Management
Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the company's Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Management System.
Establish safety objectives, initiatives, policies, and programmes to enhance workplace safety performance.
Advise Management on all WSH and fire safety matters, including risk mitigation measures and compliance requirements.
Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, awareness campaigns, training, and leadership initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Ensure full compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Workplace Safety and Health Regulations, Fire Safety Act, MOM requirements, SCDF requirements, and other applicable statutory obligations.
Review and update safety policies, procedures, and systems to align with legislative and industry best practices.
Serve as the key liaison with regulatory authorities, clients, auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders on all safety and fire safety matters.
Lead internal and external safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Risk Management & Operational Safety
Lead the preparation, review, and implementation of Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
Oversee safety inspections and audits for factory and project site operations, including: Machinery and equipment safety, Welding and hot work activities, Metal fabrication processes, Lifting operations and crane activities, Installation works, Work-at-Height activities, Contractor operations
Identify safety risks, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and operational hazards, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
Incident Management & Investigation
Lead investigations into workplace accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, occupational illnesses, and fire-related incidents.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Monitor incident trends and safety performance indicators, providing regular reports and recommendations to Management.
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Oversee the company's fire safety management programme and ensure compliance with Fire Safety Act requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, fire prevention programmes, and crisis management initiatives.
Plan and coordinate fire drills, emergency exercises, and evacuation exercises.
Ensure fire protection systems, emergency equipment, and firefighting measures are properly maintained and periodically inspected.
Coordinate with the appointed Fire Safety Manager and relevant stakeholders on fire safety compliance matters.
Manage fire safety audits and inspections conducted by SCDF or other regulatory authorities.
Safety Training & Awareness
Develop and implement WSH and fire safety training programmes for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors.
Conduct and oversee toolbox meetings, safety briefings, induction programmes, and awareness campaigns.
Drive behavioural safety initiatives and encourage employee participation in workplace safety improvement efforts.
Documentation & Management Systems
Maintain and review all safety-related records, inspection reports, incident reports, training records, statutory documentation, and compliance registers.
Prepare and present monthly safety reports, KPIs, trend analyses, and management updates.
Lead and maintain certification programmes such as bizSAFE, ISO 45001, and other applicable safety management systems.
Other Responsibilities
Participate in management meetings and provide strategic recommendations on safety and compliance matters.
Support operational departments in achieving safety and business objectives.
Perform any other duties assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements
Education & Professional Qualifications
Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Workplace Safety & Health, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) recognised by MOM is preferred.
Specialist Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health will be an advantage.
Experience
Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant safety experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, construction, engineering, or heavy industry.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial safety role.
Proven experience in implementing and managing Workplace Safety & Health Management Systems.
Strong experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, safety audits, contractor management, and incident investigations.
Experience overseeing both factory and project site safety operations.
Certifications
Possession of the following certifications will be advantageous:
Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
Risk Management Certificate
Work-at-Height Assessor / Manager
Occupational First Aid
bizSAFE certification
ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
Registered Fire Safety Manager (FSM) recognised by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Candidates holding both
WSHO and FSM certifications will be highly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
Excellent knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, Fire Safety regulations, and industry best practices.
Strong risk assessment, auditing, and incident investigation skills.
Ability to engage effectively with regulatory authorities, clients, contractors, workers, and senior management.
Excellent communication, presentation, training, and report-writing skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Preferred Skills
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, metalworks, fabrication, welding, hot works, lifting operations, and work-at-height activities.
Experience managing ISO 45001, bizSAFE, and other safety management systems.
Experience leading fire safety programmes and emergency response planning.
Strong contractor safety management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven track record in improving workplace safety performance and strengthening organisational safety culture.
Reporting Line
Reports to:
General Manager / Site Director / Head of Safety
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