Safety Officer

at  CAGA Consultants Pte Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide on-site supervision for civil and building structural demolition work and ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the contract specifications and safety regulations, such as Building Control Act & Regulations and Workplace Safety & Health Act and Regulations.
• Conduct daily field inspection and audit, and highlight to the demolition contractor of any potential risk and hazards. Discuss with the demolition contractor on the effective preventive measures to eliminate or mitigate risk if total risk elimination is impossible.
• Consult and discuss with the demolition contractor on all WHS irregularities and to recommend corrective actions.
• Review and attend to the safety alarms in the Video Surveillance System and take pro-active measures to mitigate the risks.
• Prepare daily safety reports.
• Review safety documentation and submissions including Method Statement, Risk Assessment, Safe Work Procedure and any other safety documents submitted by the demolition contractor and provide comments in safety aspect.
• Ensure all required forms under safety aspects, i.e. Permit-to-Work, Hot Work Permit, Lifting Permit, Confined Space Entry Permit and etc to be duly filled up and endorsed by the demolition contractor’s representative before work commences.
• Attend all meetings including weekly meeting, safety meeting, etc with the demolition contractor, it’s subcontractors, Authorities and NEA Demolition Team, and report to TIP site immediately to attend to any incident.
• Investigate the cause of accidents, prepare incident reports and recommend remedial actions.
• Conduct safety trainings and briefings, and presentation to update NEA Management on the safety measures and enhancements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The WSHO shall be registered with Ministry of Manpower.
• The WSHO shall be also an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) with National Environment Agency (NEA).
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferable in Civil Engineering, or in Constructon related study.
• At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience including supervision of demolition/construction work as WSHO.
• Well versed with WSH Act and Regulations, other Statutory Requirements and codes of practices.
• Prepare to work overtime when required.
• Good initiative, interpersonal and communication skills.
• 5.5 days per week (half day on Saturday).

Please refer the Job description for details