Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Officer

Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct daily site inspections and periodic safety audits to identify hazards, unsafe work practices, and non-compliance with safety requirements.
2. Prepare, review, and monitor Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements (MS), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) documents.
3. Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings, worker inductions, and safety awareness programmes.
4. Investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
5. Ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act, MOM regulations, company safety policies, and applicable construction safety standards.
6. Monitor high-risk activities, including work at height, lifting operations, confined-space work, and other hazardous activities.
7. Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing site safety plans, procedures, and safety management systems.
8. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and workers to ensure safety requirements are followed.
9. Maintain safety documentation, including inspection reports, incident records, training attendance, risk assessments, and corrective action registers.
10. Prepare safety reports and monitor safety performance, identifying areas for improvement.
11. Follow up on safety observations, audit findings, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
12. Assist with internal and external safety audits and maintain documentation in accordance with applicable ISO requirements.
13. Promote a positive safety culture and ensure workers use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
14. Perform other safety-related duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

1. Minimum 4–6 years of relevant WSH experience, preferably in the construction industry.
2. Relevant WSH qualifications, such as the WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH or other recognised qualifications appropriate to the position.
3. Valid MOM registration or appointment as a WSH Officer, where required for the role.
4. Good knowledge of WSH legislation, MOM requirements, risk assessment, and safe work procedures.
5. Experience in site inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and safety documentation.
6. Knowledge of ISO management systems and audit requirements is an advantage.
7. Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams and subcontractors.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.