Workplace Safety and Health Officer

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

• Monitor and enforce workplace safety and health requirements at construction sites to ensure regulatory compliance and worker safety
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits ,and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend effective control measures to mitigate risks
• Lead safety briefings, toolbox meetings, and worker inductions to communicate safety protocols and foster awareness
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, analyze causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure compliance with WSH regulations, Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and site safety procedures
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, permits, and inspection documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Coordinate safety matters with project teams, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to align safety efforts
• Promote a strong safety culture by driving corrective actions and continuous safety improvements

Requirements

• Relevant Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO)certification/registration as required by law or regulation
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant construction safetyexperience demonstrating effective safety management
• Good knowledge of Singapore WSH regulations andsafety requirements to ensure compliance and best practices
• Strong communication, coordination, andproblem-solving skills to effectively manage safety issues and collaborate withstakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage site safety matters proactively

Tell employers what skills you have

Safety Awareness
Safe Work Practices
Communication
Safety Auditing
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Management
Coordination
Inspection Reports
Health and Safety Measures
Deterrence
registration requirements
Hazards and Risk Control, and Policy Management
Reports
Workplace Safety and Health Control Measures
Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites