Safety Manager

This role reports General Manager and the Head of Subsidiary

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Safety Procedure Development

• Propose and implement safety procedures in line with regulations and best practices.
• Regularly review and update these procedures to ensure continued compliance.

2. Risk Management

• Conduct regular hazard assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop mitigation strategies and ensure that identified risks are addressed promptly.

3. Training and Education

• Provide ongoing safety training programs.
• Ensure staff, subcontractors, and supervisors are well-versed in safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regulations.

4. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure that all safety operations comply with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other regulatory safety standards.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and standards to maintain compliance.

5. Incident Investigation

• Lead accident/incident investigations to uncover root causes.
• Develop corrective actions and follow up to prevent recurrence.

6. Communication and Reporting

• Maintain open communication channels regarding safety-related issues and be an active participant in safety committee meetings.
• Arrange safety time-out/tanks, toolbox meetings, safety promotions/campaigns when required.
• Regularly submit report findings to management, including safety statistics and any non-compliance issues.
• Engage Management on a daily, weekly, monthly and on need be basis, providing observations, findings, safety statistics and look forward targets.

7. Emergency Preparedness

• Review and maintain emergency response plans onsite.
• Organize drills and ensure equipment readiness. Ensuring that emergency equipment and procedures are in place and properly maintained, where required.

8. Safety Program Evaluation

• Regularly assess the effectiveness of safety programs and recommend improvements.
• Provide monthly evaluations and engage management on safety matters.

9. Safety Culture Promotion

• Encourage safety awareness and accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Foster a culture of proactive safety participation amongst our workforce on the ground through daily observations or safety campaigns.
• Compile all submission records, evaluate the submissions and recommend to Management for necessary action regularly.

10. Records Keeping

• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all safety-related documents including but not limited to incident reports, training documentation, inspection records
• Prepare detailed safety reports and maintain the company shared repository.
• Submit daily report via text messages/emails.
• Submit 1 week look ahead plan to management.

11. Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry best practices and new regulations.
• Lead initiatives for safety improvements based on current trends and regulations.

12. Collaboration with External Parties

• Liaise with contractors, clients, consultants, and other external stakeholders on EHS matters. This includes attending to calls and physical/online meetings.
• Ensure all parties comply with safety standards and regulations.

13. Internal Coordination and Teamwork

• Work closely with internal teams, such as Internal Management, Group EHS Manager, fellow colleagues, co-workers to manage day-to-day EHS issues.
• Coordinate multi-departmental activities to ensure safety across all projects.

14. Leadership in EHS Committees

• Lead and participate actively in internal EHS committees.
• Actively sustain our practices in regular meetings, site walk inspections
• Document and follow up on all EHS-related matters, ensuring compliance and addressing non-compliance in a timely manner
• Tabulate all EHS matters (innovations, inspections, improvements, investigations, documentations upkeep, requirements by regulatory agencies and clients, etc) for EHS Committee discussions and actions to closure.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in WSH related disciplinary
• At least 8 years' relevant experience in safety, preferably in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations (e.g., MOM standards)
• Risk management expertise (identifying hazards, assessing risk, and creating mitigation plans)
• Excellent communication skills (with both internal staff and external stakeholders)
• Ability to lead safety audits and investigations into incidents
• Training and mentoring skills to foster a safety-first culture within the workforce
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities to manage multi-departmental EHS functions