Safety Manager

About the role

You are responsible for overseeing the safety operations at a specific worksite, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and promoting a culture of safety among employees. This role involves implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety training sessions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs to prevent workplace injuries and accidents

• Ensure adherence to local safety regulations, WSH and OSH standards

• Development of designs, methods, risk assessments, specifications, and plans for working with the project team

• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures

• Organize and lead safety training sessions for employees to educate them on safe work practices and emergency procedures

• Conduct safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place

• Investigate workplace incidents to determine causes and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences

• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct regular drills to ensure site readiness

• Review and update accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities, and prepare reports for management review or the project team

• Lead a team of safety professionals

Requirement :

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety management, preferably in a construction or industrial environment

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and standards

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments

• Competence in creating and delivering training programs

• Detail-oriented with keen attention to detail to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards

• Problem solver with ability to think critically and develop effective solutions to safety issues

• Proactive and capable of anticipating potential safety risks and taking proactive measures to mitigate them

• Team player with ability to work collaboratively with other departments to foster a safe working environment