Safety Manager / Safety Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management System: Develop and maintain the company’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and procedures, ensuring all work activities comply with regulations and company standards.

• Risk Assessment: Identify workplace hazards and unsafe practices, and recommend effective control measures to reduce risks.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workplace Safety and Health Council requirements. Liaise with authorities during inspections and audits.

• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site safety inspections and internal audits. Investigate unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.

• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses. Prepare reports and propose preventive measures.

• Training and Briefings: Organize WSH training programs for employees and workers. Conduct toolbox meetings and safety briefings to enhance awareness.

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management: Oversee high-risk activities such as hot works, confined space entry, lifting operations, and work-at-height to ensure proper control.

• Emergency Preparedness: Develop emergency response plans and conduct fire drills and emergency exercises.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, training, permits, and corrective actions.

• Safety Culture Promotion: Encourage employees and subcontractors to follow safe work procedures and foster a safety-first culture across the organization.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant safety experience, preferably in the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations and MOM standards.

• Expertise in risk management (hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning).

• Excellent communication skills with both internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead safety audits and incident investigations.

• Strong training and mentoring skills to instill a safety-first mindset.

• Leadership and teamwork capabilities to manage multi-departmental EHS functions.