716 Workplace Safety jobs in Singapore

Job Overview:

The Workplace Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel. This involves adherence to relevant legislations and regulations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily toolbox meetings to discuss safety protocols and best practices.
• Perform regular systematic safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents or incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Generate weekly safety reports for management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Risk assessment and mitigation expertise
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience with environmental health and safety (EHS)
• Consulting and problem-solving abilities

Benefits of the Role:

As a Workplace Safety Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization by promoting a culture of safety and well-being. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and open communication.

About the Job:

This is a full-time position that requires a high level of dedication and commitment. If you are passionate about creating a safe and healthy work environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our organization seeks a skilled professional to serve as a key safety officer, overseeing all aspects of workplace safety and health.

• Develop, maintain, and review the organization's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize risk.
• Investigate incidents, identifying causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and track progress on identified hazards, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance through regular audits and site inspections, addressing any deficiencies promptly.
• Advise senior management on risk assessments, safety controls, and updates to relevant legislation.
• Monitor permit-to-work systems and address safety-related complaints from stakeholders or neighboring communities.
• Implement and enforce robust safety protocols, documenting corrective actions and WSHE records.
• Maintain accurate WSHE records, collaborating with authorities as necessary.
• Compile and submit regular WSHE reports to key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• A degree in Safety Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.

• Additional safety-related certifications will be an advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Safety Officer or in a similar role within civil construction projects.

• Proven experience in managing safety programs on large-scale civil works, including roadworks, structural works, earthworks, or infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with handling subcontractor safety and ensuring compliance across various project phases.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the Project Manager on EHS matters
• Lead the safety team in the implementation and monitoring of environment, health and safety plans/measures.
• Organize safety activities to raise safety awareness on site
• Actively conduct risk assessments at project sites and recommend measures to minimize and eliminate possible risks to any person
• Establish a strong safety culture within the company to collectively achieve the project safety, health targets
• Ensure all Statutory act & regulations, company safety rules & regulations and code of practice are implemented and complied by all employees
• To maintain and monitor achievement of safety & health working environment
• Implement OSH management system
• Manage Safety Audits on site
• Other adhoc duties as assigned

Requirement

• Degree/Master in Engineering (HSE) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience as WSHO
• MOM Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)
• Familiar with constructions site safety inspections and regulations
• Good knowledge of ISO45001, ISO14001
• Possess effective organizational and follow-up skills, meticulous
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interface with all levels, internally and externally, in a professional and responsive manner

Job Description

• Develop, implement, enforce and maintain safety policies, procedures and regulations to ensure site compliance with prevailing MOM safety acts and Regulations etc
• Enforce and ensure all sites are complied with Workplace, Safety & Health Acts
• Provides Safety Advice guidance, consultation, briefing, training and supports on all aspects to the operators, site staff and workers/subcontractors to ensure proper execution of assigned tasks
• Conduct and enforce WSH and In-House rules and regulations, inspections of safety work processes and follow up corrective actions where necessary to ensure workplace safety and compliance with approved Safe Work Practices (SWP)
• Conduct investigations of all safety infringements and accidents and to propose or recommend remedial actions to minimize the risk
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant Authorities on all safety issues
• ISO documentation & administration
• Record, compile & submit weekly report
• To perform and responsible for all others related or ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Project Team, your immediate Superior including any related matters not mentioned above

Job Requirement

Education & Experience

• Valid Registered Safety Officer / WSHO by MOM
• Minimum 1 year of working experience as Safety Officer / WSHO (MOM registered) in local construction industry especially in HDB / Commercial projects and private developments etc
• Certification in WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health (Level C)
• Certification in WSQ Manage Work at Heights
• Certification in WSQ Assess Confined Space for Safe Entry and Work (CSSA) / Confined Space Management
• Certification in WSQ Perform Work in Confined Space Operation (PWCSO)

Skills & Competencies

• Highly motivated, results-oriented and good team player
• Able to manage contractors and consultants
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimum guidance and meeting tight deadlines and report effectively to the WSH Manager
• Comfortable to work in various construction site in Singapore
• Coaching skills with the ability to conduct training and engage workers

Work Arrangements

• 6-day workweek
• Able to start immediately or within a short notice period

Workplace safety and Health Officer (WSHO)

- Ensure compliance of all statutory legislation and requirements at all levels

- Establish and promote safety awareness throughout the Company

- Establish WSH training matrix and programs for employees

- Assist in scheduling of HSE meetings such as committee, mass tool box etc

- Preparation and implementation of Safety Program

- Develop, implement and review safe work procedures and Risk Assessment at project requirements

- Ensure all work practices comply with company safety policy and WSH act

- Ability to identify problems and provide solutions

- Able to lead fellow colleagues and inculcate them towards safe work culture

- Compile all relevant report and records, carry out daily safety inspection

- Prepare and submit weekly safety report as required by management and clients

- Participate and involve in OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 implementation and audit

- Other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Project Manager

- Investigate workplace accidents and injuries and refer them to the proper authorities.

Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

- Prepare and submit a Site Environmental Control Programme to the occupier of the construction site at least three weeks before work commences on the worksite on deadline for the occupier to submit the Site Environmental Control Programme to the Director-General of Public Health;

- Inspect the construction site to ensure all facilities and equipment relevant to the maintenance of environmental health are in proper working condition and do not pose any environmental health hazard;

- Point out and discuss environmental health irregularities such as mosquito and fly breeding, rodent infestation, noise/ dust/ smoke/water pollution, poor housekeeping, earth littering, poor refuse management, poor maintenance of sanitary facilities, etc. with the occupier of the construction site and recommend measures to rectify such irregularities;

- Attend to all feedback on such irregularities and inform the occupier of the construction site accordingly;

- Report and submit a Site Environmental Control Report to the occupier of the construction site once every monthly

- Assist the authorities to investigate outbreaks of infectious, vector borne or food-borne diseases on the construction site;

- Organize campaigns, training courses and other activities to develop and sustain the interest of workers in maintaining good environmental health standards in the construction site.

- The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) is responsible for introducing Environmental Awareness to all Workers / Staff at Site.

- The role of an ECO is to advise the occupier of the construction site on what needs to be done.

- The ECO shall look out for conditions/ situations in construction site which causes environmental health problems or are likely to cause environmental health problems. He should report these conditions/ situations to the occupier of the construction site together with recommendations on remedial measures to be taken to prevent recurrence. The main areas where the ECO should pay attention to are:Disease-bearing insects and rodents;

Proper disposal of construction waste/ marine clay;

Noise, air and water pollution;

Earth littering;

Siltation of drains;

Food hygiene in canteens;·

Proper maintenance of septic tank(s)/ holding tank(s), chemical/ portable toilet(s) and other sanitary facilities; and Any other environmental health matters, such as wash bays, silt traps etc.

Earth Control Measures Officer (ECMO)

- Specific responsibilities and duties of the Earth Control Measures Officer shall emphasize on the following main areas of concern:Implementation of Earth Control Measure (ECM) Plan according to the QECP’s design

- Work closely with and assist the Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP) and other stakeholders on all matters related to the earth control measures for the project site

- Devise the effective operation of earth control measures for the project site
Develop & implement a maintenance and inspection programme for the project’s earth control measures

- Update the QECP on any irregularities related to the project’s earth control measures which may require the QECP to enhance and/or re-design the ECM Plan Any other matters related to earth control

Requirements:

- Diploma or Degree in Safety, Health and Environment Workplace Certification (or a relevant field) is essential

- At least 5 years of experience in the construction industry, specifically in building projects

- Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM

- Possessing a recognized ECO and ECMO license will be a plus

Workplace Safety Management

• To establish Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) on site

• To implement/maintain project and corporate SHMS on site

• Identify and assess risks arising from the workplace or work process

• Recommend and implement safe work procedure

• Implement measures to improved workplace safety performance

• Implement Company’s EHS policies and standards

• Comply with Statutory Requirements under MOM and NEA

• Participate in the corporate EHS Committee

• Conduct In–house training

• Plan and implement EHS plans, trainings, meetings and promotional programmes

• Conduct regular inspections at the workplace to identify hazards and risks, followed by recommending remedial and preventive measure

• Enforce EHS / OSH rules and regulations at the workplace

• Act as secretary for the WSH Committee; preside in the absence of committee chairman

• Investigate, handle, report and liaise with relevant parties for accidents or EHS non-compliance

• Preferably with experience in HDB projects

Project Budget Control

• Implement effective safety provision to avoid re-work

• Achieve ZERO accident rate

• Prepare safety cost budget for approval

Technical Understanding

• Understands the Workplace Safety & Health Act & other regulatory requirements

• Ability to provide practical safety solution

Internal Audits for ISO integrated system (9001:2015 / 14001:2015 / 45001: 2018) certifications )

• Monitor the audit cycle programme to ensure it remains effective and up to-date

• Engage with continuous knowledge development regarding each certification’s requirements, recommended best practices, techniques and performance standards

• Produce and submit a full audit report on each audit undertaken

• Recommend appropriate changes as a result of the audit results where necessary

• Ensure any non-conformities are listed on the appropriate non-conformities log and corrective actions are assigned to the appropriate party

• Conduct follow up audits and checks to monitor non-conformities and ensure all action plan are completed

• Conduct induction training to new joiners on ISO Certifications

• Conduct regular meetings to identify and revised areas of improvement and undertake follow-up action

• Coordinate with each site PM and person in-charge of ISO as as to maintain the standards by visiting sites regularly

• Support each site for the ISO standards procedure

• Assist MR/DMR on the ISO manual Documents Review and update

Professional Skills

Leadership

• To lead WSH Coordinator/ Safety Supervisor to control & manage EHS issues

• To lead the project team to work toward ZERO accident

• To lend expertise in safety knowledge to all levels

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, effective at all levels

Teamwork

• To reinforce the team including sub-contractors cohesively on safety initiatives

• Supports and solicits input from team members at all levels within the organization

Other Responsibilities (Organization)

People Development

• To communicate with client/authorities in all aspect in safety

• Ensures practice delivers superior solutions (Safety) towards the project

Internal Operations

• To report to immediate supervisor of any non-conformance at the site

• To work closely with project teams in HTC & SPZ to ensure that Health and Safety on site is well taken care of

• Follow and maintain standard policies and procedures

This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Company’s WSH procedures to promote a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage, monitor and improve the Company’s workplace safety and health, and environmental control policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all related legal and other laws and regulations.
• Plan and propose annual safety management programme to the management team and execute the plan accordingly
• Provide WSH advisory, guidance and support to project and maintenance teams to identify, evaluate and mitigate workplace safety risks, implement risk control measures and risk mitigation plans, ensure site complies with the industries.
• Ensure adequacy of Personal Protective Equipment to comply with safety standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and audit of work sites to ensure safe work practices and update procedures to keep abreast of current operations and comply with the regulations.
• Liaise with respective government authorities, consultants, customers and subcontractors on all required WSH compliance matters and act as a management representative.
• Ensure adequacy of WSH-related training of staff to ensure that they are properly trained to perform their responsibilities in compliance with the Company’s WSH standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage and lead inquires on injuries and perform investigations into reportable incidents.
• Maintain proper and updated inspections, accidents and all other WSH related records/documents.
• Participate in tender risk assessment and provide supporting documents for tender submission by ensuring that all WSH requirements in tenders are highlighted and adequately catered for
• Issuing fine to sub-contractors for violation of safety procedures
• To implement ISO45001 by ensuring awareness and compliance in the organisation and to ensure that OHSAS documents is updated
• Comply with the Company’s ISO9001/45001 and DPTM standard operating procedures at all times
• Ensure that works activities are carried out in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act and its regulatory requirements.
• Comply with the company’s Safe work procedures at all times
• Ensure that all staff and sub-contractors are wearing all appropriate PPE during work activities
• Report any incident, accident, near miss, occupational disease, dangerous occurrence, or suspicious risks associated with the threat of terrorism so that prompt action can be taken to address them
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Competence (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Good knowledge on Workplace Safety and Health Act, Regulations, Code of Practices, ISO45001 and Singapore Standards
• Proficient in WSH Risk Management
• Competent in the monitoring, inspection and control of workplace safety and health conditions
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Requirements:

• Able to deal with routine tasks and may perform tasks with some level of complexity
• Able to solve problems in most cases and within guidelines
• Works independently within guidelines, defined procedures and direction
• Registered WSH Officer with MOM

Education & Experience:

• Diploma in Work, Health and Safety/Specialist Diploma in WSH (Level C) or equivalent
• Additional certification such as ISO certification for Internal Auditor Training and Advanced Certification in Workplace Safety and Health is highly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of managerial work experience in WSH role.

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• Actively conduct risk assessments at project site and recommend measures to minimize and eliminate possible risks to any person.
• Monitoring and verifying that the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is adhered to at all times and taking action if the specifications are not followed.
• Keeping records of all activities/incidents concerning the environment on site and issuing of spot fines for transgression of activities identified in the EMP.
• Work closely with different teams to implement and maintain a strong safety regime on site.
• Conduct toolbox meeting and ensure the permit to work system in place.
• Work closely with different teams to implement and maintain a strong safety regime on site.vironment and practice of Company's QEHS Management System/WSH Act/Occupational safety and health at all times.
• Reporting to the WSH Manager, you will liaise closely with Project Managers on workplace safety, health and environmental issues to maintain a high level of safety at the sites.
• Ability to lead and advise on safety programs.
• Review and maintain site's WSH records.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Holding Certificate in WSH Coordinator Course/ Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course and/or any Relevant Safety Certificates from any approved institutions will be preferred.
• Registered as WorkplaceSafety & Health Officer and Environmental Control Officer with at least three (5) years of post-registration and practical experience relevant to the scope of works of the contract. Local candidates with building experiences will be advantage.
• Ability to speak, read and understand documents in English and Chinese.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressures in a fast pace environment.
• Working location at project site office, Lentor.
• 5.5 working days
• Short notice period or can immediately onboard will be advantage.

• Actively conduct risk assessments at project site and recommend measures to minimize and eliminate possible risks to any person.
• Monitoring and verifying that the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is adhered to at all times and taking action if the specifications are not followed.
• Keeping records of all activities/incidents concerning the environment on site and issuing of spot fines for transgression of activities identified in the EMP.
• Work closely with different teams to implement and maintain a strong safety regime on site.
• Conduct toolbox meeting and ensure the permit to work system in place.
• Work closely with different teams to implement and maintain a strong safety regime on site.vironment and practice of Company's QEHS Management System/WSH Act/Occupational safety and health at all times.
• Reporting to the WSH Manager, you will liaise closely with Project Managers on workplace safety, health and environmental issues to maintain a high level of safety at the sites.
• Ability to lead and advise on safety programs.
• Review and maintain site's WSH records.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Holding Certificate in WSH Coordinator Course/ Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course and/or any Relevant Safety Certificates from any approved institutions will be preferred.
• Registered as WorkplaceSafety & Health Officer and Environmental Control Officer with at least three (5) years of post-registration and practical experience relevant to the scope of works of the contract. Local candidates with high rise building experiences will be advantage.
• Ability to speak, read and understand documents in English and Chinese.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressures in a fast pace environment.
• Working location at project site office, Lentor.
• 5.5 working days
• Short notice period or can immediately onboard will be advantage.