WSHO (Construction)

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

A. Workplace Safety & Health (Construction)

• Act as the appointed WSHO registered with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

• Ensure compliance with WSH (Construction) Regulations and all relevant subsidiary legislation.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project WSH Management System.

• Conduct daily site safety inspections covering:

  • Work-at-height activities

  • Lifting operations

  • Excavation and earth retaining works

  • Confined space works

  • Electrical works

• Review and endorse Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), and Method Statements.

• Organise and conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and WSH committee meetings.

• Investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences, and near-misses; submit incident reports to MOM when required.

• Enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities.

• Coordinate safety matters with subcontractors and ensure compliance across all trades.

• Prepare monthly WSH reports for management and client submission.

• Liaise with MOM officers during inspections and audits.

B. Environmental Control (Construction Site)

• Act as the appointed ECO registered with the National Environment Agency (NEA).

• Ensure compliance with NEA regulations and site Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

• Monitor and control:

  • Dust and air pollution

  • Noise levels

  • Vector control (mosquito breeding prevention)

  • Waste management and disposal

  • Earth control measures (ECM)

• Conduct weekly environmental inspections and maintain proper records.

• Ensure proper implementation of wheel-wash systems and site housekeeping.

• Coordinate environmental control measures during demolition and earthworks.

• Liaise with NEA officers during inspections and audits.

Requirements

• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer with MOM.

• Registered Environmental Control Officer with NEA.

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years of WSH experience in construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of local construction safety regulations.

• Familiar with CONQUAS and LTA project requirements (advantageous).

• Good report writing and communication skills.

• Able to work independently and enforce compliance firmly on site.

Tell employers what skills you have

Excavation
Report Writing
Site Inspections
Environmental Science
Construction
Regulatory Compliance
Lifting Devices
scientific discipline
Safety
Occupational Health and Safety
Construction Safety
Construction Project
project management system
Working at Height
Software Development
Workplace Safety and Health