Workplace Safety And Health (WSH) Officer

Roles & Responsibilities Advise the occupier/contractor on WSH Act compliance, including duties under the Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations Carry out risk assessments (RA) and ensure Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) are developed, implemented, and reviewed Conduct or coordinate statutory inspections (scaffolding, lifting equipment, excavation, formwork, etc.) Ensure permit-to-work systems are enforced for high-risk activities (hot work, confined space, working at height, lifting operations) Maintain accident/incident register and ensure timely reporting to MOM (e.g., reportable accidents, dangerous occurrences) Liaise with MOM officers during inspections or audits Conduct daily/weekly site safety inspections and toolbox meetings Identify unsafe acts/conditions and issue corrective action notices Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; prepare root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action reports Monitor compliance of subcontractors and workers with SWPs and PPE requirements Oversee housekeeping, traffic management, and site safety signage Conduct safety induction/orientation for new workers Organize toolbox talks, safety briefings, and campaigns (e.g., WSH month activities) Maintain WSH records: RA registers, inspection checklists, training records, accident reports Prepare monthly/quarterly WSH performance reports to management and clients Support tender/bid documentation with WSH management plans Develop and test Emergency Response Plans (ERP) Coordinate fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises Ensure first-aid facilities and trained first-aiders are available on-site Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to embed safety into daily operations Coordinate with WSH consultants/auditors for external audits (e.g., bizSAFE, ISO 45001) Support client-mandated safety audits (e.g., for CAG, PUB, JTC projects) Requirements Minimum: WSQ Specialist Diploma in WSH, or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field Must be registered as a WSH Officer with MOM Certified Confined Space Assessor (advantageous) Certified Working at Height Assessor/Supervisor (advantageous) ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (advantageous) Minimum 2–5 years in construction as safety officer Strong knowledge of WSH Act, WSH (Construction) Regulations, WSH (Risk Management) Regulations, Code of Practice on WSH RM Good report-writing and documentation skills Ability to conduct RAs, incident investigations, and audits independently Strong communication skills to engage workers) Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with digital WSH platforms (e.g., e-permit systems) is a plus Willing to work on-site full-time at construction locations