Safety Officer

The Safety officer shall support the Project Team in implementing and maintaining Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) standards across project sites. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the WSH Act, WSH (Construction) Regulations, client EHS requirements, and company policies, while fostering a safe and healthy work environment. Key Responsibilities • Conduct daily site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and conditions. • Ensure compliance with the WSH Act, WSH (Construction) Regulations, company policies, and Main Contractor/client EHS requirements. • Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with approved Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements. • Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and new worker safety orientation. • Carry out regular inspections of housekeeping, access/egress, work at height, scaffold usage, lifting activities, hot works, and use of PPE. • Participate in joint site inspections, safety walks, audits, and coordination meetings with the Main Contractor and client. • Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and follow up on corrective actions. • Maintain WSH records, inspection reports, training records, and statutory documentation. • Promote a positive safety culture and advise supervisors and workers on safe work practices. • Perform any other WSH-related duties assigned by Management. Requirements • Diploma, Higher NITEC, or equivalent qualification. • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (Level B) or equivalent recognised by MOM. • Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), or eligible for registration. • Minimum 2–3 years' experience in construction, preferably in M&E projects. • Familiar with the WSH Act, WSH (Construction) Regulations, and Permit-to-Work systems. • Good communication and interpersonal skills.