Safety Officer

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead HIRARC Risk Assessment Activities

• Conduct HIRARC (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control) activities to identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Review and update risk assessments regularly or whenever changes occur in processes equipment or work activities.

2. Monitor Safety Performance and Risk Controls

• Monitor the effectiveness of risk control measures through routine workplace inspections safety audits and incident trend analysis.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits inspections incidents and observations.

3. Implement Corporate EHS Programs

• Coordinate and implement EHS campaigns corporate safety initiatives and compliance programs within the manufacturing site.
• Support the deployment of global and regional EHS standards policies and best practices.

4. Promote Safety Awareness

• Conduct safety induction toolbox talks and risk awareness training for employees contractors and visitors.
• Promote a positive safety culture through continuous communication engagement activities and employee participation.

5. Lead Special EHS Projects

• Lead and coordinate EHS improvement projects such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Fire Prevention Ergonomics Machine Safety Chemical Safety and other risk reduction initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and ensure successful implementation of improvement actions.

6. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Environmental Quality Act (EQA) Fire Services Act and other applicable Malaysian regulations.
• Liaise with relevant government authorities during inspections audits and compliance activities.

7. Incident Management

• Investigate workplace incidents near misses and unsafe conditions to determine root causes.
• Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

8. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain safety records inspection reports risk assessments permits and other EHS documentation.
• Prepare monthly safety reports KPI updates and management presentations as required.

9. Others

• Assist/participate in other Company events & activities as and when required.
• To participate/support other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the company from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Environmental Science Engineering or a related discipline.
• Green Book (Registered Safety & Health Officer - SHO) under DOSH is preferred (or working towards certification depending on company requirements).
• Minimum 35 years of experience in Occupational Safety & Health within a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian Occupational Safety & Health legislation and relevant statutory requirements.
• Experience in conducting HIRARC incident investigations safety audits and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System is an advantage.
• Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint).