Work Safety Health Officer

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The WSHO is responsible for implementing managing and maintaining workplace safety and health standards across assigned government school facilities. This role ensures compliance with Singapores Workplace Safety and Health Act and government safety requirements while fostering a culture of safety among staff contractors and building occupants.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management & Compliance

Implement and maintain the Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS) across all assigned school facilities. Ensure full compliance with WSH Act entity safety standards and relevant codes of practice. Conduct regular safety audits inspections and risk assessments of facilities equipment and work activities. Maintain all safety documentation permits-to-work risk assessments and incident records. Prepare and submit safety reports statistics and compliance documentation to entity and management.

Environmental Management

Oversee environmental control and compliance across school facilities. Monitor environmental aspects including waste management water conservation and pollution control. Ensure compliance with NEA regulations and environmental legislation. Coordinate environmental incident response and reporting.

Incident Management & Investigation

Investigate all workplace accidents near-misses and dangerous occurrences. Prepare incident investigation reports with root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations. Liaise with MOM insurers and relevant authorities on reportable incidents. Track and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Training & Awareness

Conduct safety induction and toolbox talks for IFM staff contractors and vendors. Organize and coordinate safety training programs and refresher courses. Promote safety awareness campaigns and initiatives within school facilities. Develop safety bulletins posters and communication materials.

Contractor & Vendor Management

Review and approve contractors risk assessments and method statements. Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements during facility works. Conduct safety briefings for contractors before commencement of works. Coordinate and supervise high-risk activities including work-at-height confined space entry and hot works.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and maintain emergency response procedures for schools. Conduct emergency drills and evacuation exercises. Ensure fire safety systems emergency equipment and evacuation routes are maintained. Liaise with school management on emergency preparedness matters.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as primary safety contact for the entity school principals and facility users. Attend safety committee meetings and provide technical advice. Coordinate with relevant authorities (SCDF MOM NEA) on safety and environmental matters. Support entity audits and inspections related to safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelors degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering Environmental Science or related field.
• WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health or equivalent recognized certification.
• Registered WSHO with MOM (Ministry of Manpower).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility management or building services safety role.
• Strong knowledge of WSH Act subsidiary regulations and approved codes of practice.
• Experience with educational facilities large portfolio management and IFM experience preferred.

Preferred Certifications:

• Facility Safety Manager (FSM) certification.
• Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC) certification.
• Possession of both FSM and ECC certifications will be a distinct advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
• Knowledge of building systems M&E services and facility operations.
• Familiar with permit-to-work systems and safe work procedures.
• Understanding of environmental management systems and NEA requirements.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 ISO 14001 and bizSAFE framework.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple school sites.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and drive safety culture change.
• Comfortable working in school environment with sensitivity to student safety.

Working Conditions

• Regular site visits to multiple school locations.
• Occasional evening or weekend work for emergency response or scheduled activities.
• On-call availability for safety incidents or emergencies.
• Office-based work for documentation reporting and meetings.

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