Lead Research Officer I/II, Safety & Health, CSPO

Job Description

• Discharge the duties of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) in accordance to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and the WSH (WSHO) Regulations.
• Develop/implement WSH management system and risk management plans pertaining to the research andgeneral activities in the workplace.
• Develop/implement programmes to steer WSH culture, habits and norms of the organisation.
• Develop WSH training programmes and conduct safety trainings.
• Provide advice to Management with respect to changes in the Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards, and make recommendations on any aspects of workplace safety & health and environment protection matters.
• Carry out WSH inspections and evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps.
• Facilitate the management of risk in the workplace, recommend, implement actions and review effectiveness of measures to improve WSH performance and control risks.
• Implement emergency preparedness and response plans and communicate plans to stakeholders.
• Conduct incidents investigations and make recommendations to address root cause of incidents.
• Act as the secretariat and facilitate the operations of the WSH committee.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into operations and collaborate with external agencies when necessary.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields
• At least 7 years of proven experience in a similar WSH role.
• MOM registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer
• Extensive knowledge of Singapore’s and International WSH Standards and Regulation.
• SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager, MOH certified Biosafety Coordinator will have an added advantage
• Self-driven,meticulous, analytical mindset with strong ability to multi-task
• Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills