Workplace Safety Health Officer (WSHO)

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Workplace Safety Health Officer (WSHO) - Construction Responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace safety, health, and environmental practices to ensure compliance with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) regulations, while promoting a safe working environment on site. Primary Job Scopes 1. Workplace Safety Management Develop, implement, and maintain the project Safety & Health Management System. Ensure compliance with the Ministry of Manpower Workplace Safety and Health regulations. Advise management on legal obligations, site risks, and preventive measures. 2. Site Inspection & Hazard Control Conduct daily / weekly site safety inspections. Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and high-risk work activities. Recommend corrective and preventive actions. Monitor housekeeping, access routes, barricading, and signage. 3. Risk Assessment & Permit Control Prepare and review Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), and Method Statements. Ensure Permit-to-Work systems are followed for high-risk activities such as lifting, hot works, confined space, and work at height. Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before commencement of works. 4. Incident Prevention & Investigation Investigate accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and unsafe practices. Prepare incident reports with root cause analysis. Track corrective actions and preventive measures. 5. Training & Safety Promotion Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and inductions for workers and staff. Organise safety campaigns and awareness programs. Promote positive safety culture across site teams and subcontractors. 6. Regulatory Liaison & Documentation Maintain safety records, inspection reports, certificates, and statutory registers. Coordinate with Ministry of Manpower officers, clients, consultants, and auditors during inspections. Prepare monthly safety reports and KPI statistics. Key Daily / Weekly Activities Daily Site walkabout inspection. Attend morning coordination / toolbox meetings. Check work permits and lifting plans. Rectify unsafe practices immediately. Follow up on previous safety findings. Weekly Formal safety inspection with project team. Review RA / SWP updates. Conduct emergency equipment checks. Submit safety statistics and reports. Safety committee meeting. Monthly Safety performance trend review. Audit subcontractor compliance. Management review meeting. Refresher training / campaign activities.

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