Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining site-specific workplace safety and health programmes in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), applicable regulations, Codes of Practice, and company policies.

The role involves conducting regular site safety inspections, preparing and maintaining safety documentation, ensuring compliance with safe work practices, conducting safety briefings, investigating incidents, and coordinating with project teams, contractors, and relevant regulatory authorities. The Safety Coordinator will also be responsible for preparing monthly timesheets and monitoring site personnel’s attendance and welfare.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management and Compliance

   • Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety programmes in accordance with WSHA requirements and company policies.

   • Prepare, review, and maintain Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Permit-to-Work (PTW) documentation, and other relevant safety records.

   • Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations, Codes of Practice, and industry standards.

2. Site Inspections and Risk Control

   • Conduct daily and routine site safety inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.

   • Monitor compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, equipment safety, hazard communication, and safe work procedures.

   • Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventive measures to address identified safety issues.

3. Safety Training and Awareness

   • Conduct toolbox meetings, safety briefings, site inductions, and other safety awareness programmes.

   • Promote a strong workplace safety culture among workers, supervisors, subcontractors, and project personnel.

   • Ensure workers understand and comply with site safety requirements.

4. Incident Investigation and Reporting

   • Investigate accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and unsafe practices.

   • Prepare incident reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

   • Maintain accurate safety records and prepare periodic safety reports.

5. Regulatory and Project Coordination

   • Liaise with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other relevant authorities during inspections, audits, and investigations.

   • Work closely with project managers, site engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to integrate safety requirements into daily project activities.

   • Support internal and external safety audits and ensure timely closure of identified non-compliances.

6. Site Personnel Administration

   • Prepare and maintain monthly timesheets for site personnel.

   • Monitor attendance, personnel welfare, and general site support requirements.

   • Coordinate with the relevant departments to ensure accurate attendance records and timely submission of timesheets.

Job Requirements

• Possess a recognised Advanced Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) qualification

• Minimum 3 years of relevant safety coordination experience in the construction sector.

• Diploma or degree in any discipline.

• Good knowledge of Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health Act, relevant regulations, and construction site safety requirements.

• Good communication, documentation, reporting, and organisational skills.

• Willingness to work on project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Confined Space Assessor certification will be an advantage.

• Experience in water treatment plants, semiconductor projects, or solar projects will be highly preferred.