Workplace Safety Health Officer (WSHO)

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.