Safety Officer

The Safety Officer is responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of workplace safety and health practices within the metalworks factory and site operations. The role will support compliance with Singapore Workplace Safety and Health regulations, conduct safety inspections, assist with risk assessments, maintain safety documentation, and promote safe work practices among employees, contractors, and workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining the company Workplace Safety & Health management system.

• Ensure daily operations comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, MOM regulations, and relevant statutory requirements.

• Conduct routine safety inspections for factory and site operations, including machinery, lifting activities, welding, cutting, fabrication, and installation works.

• Assist in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures, Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work documents.

• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards, and report findings to the Safety Manager or management.

• Support investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, and assist in implementing corrective actions.

• Conduct or assist in safety briefings, toolbox meetings, and WSH awareness training for employees, contractors, and workers.

• Monitor workplace conditions and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, incident reports, training records, and statutory documentation.

• Assist with fire safety, emergency response, first aid, and evacuation procedures where required.

• Liaise with supervisors, workers, contractors, and external parties on safety-related matters.

• Support bizSAFE, and other safety management system requirements where applicable.

• Promote safety awareness and encourage continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.

• Perform any other safety-related duties assigned by the Safety Manager or Senior Management.

Requirements

• GCE “O” Level, NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Workplace Safety & Health, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or a related discipline.

• WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health or other MOM-recognised WSH qualification will be an advantage.

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant safety experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, construction, engineering, or heavy industry.

• Experience in risk assessment, safety inspections, incident reporting, and safety documentation.

• Possession of relevant safety certificates such as Risk Management, Work-at-Height, First Aid, Fire Safety, will be an advantage.

• Good communication, observation, and reporting skills.

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with workers, supervisors, contractors, and management.

Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of factory and site safety, machinery safety, hot works, welding, lifting operations, and working at height.

• Ability to conduct safety briefings and toolbox meetings.

• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

• Practical understanding of emergency response, contractor safety management, and safe work procedures.