WORKPLACE SAFETY HEALTH OFFICER (Construction)

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.