Workplace Safety & Health Officer

To ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of workplace safety and health standards across Sentosa Cove and support other IREM-managed properties in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) and organisational safety management requirements. This role drives compliance, conducts audits, manages safety documentation, and promotes a strong safety culture within the portfolio. Candidate must be

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management & Compliance

• Advise on health and safety matters and ensure consistent safety standards across Sentosa Cove and IREM sites.

2. Risk Assessment & SOP Control

• Develop, consolidate, and review risk assessments for all property operations and contractor works.

• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current risks.

• Manage Permit-to-Work and Consent-to-Work systems, including specialized permits for Hot Work activities.

3. Health and Safety Planning

• Develop and implement the Health and Safety Workplan covering all IREM assets.

• Ensure contractors receive proper training, instructions, and briefings before work commencement.

• Conduct toolbox meetings, inspections, and safety briefings regularly.

4. Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and update emergency response plans for buildings, systems, and operations.

• Coordinate drills and escalation procedures every six months

5. Auditing & Process Improvement

• Conduct monthly inspection and half-yearly safety audits, including risk and SOP review, to ensure compliance and improvement.

• Facilitate third-party Workplace Safety & Health audits when required.

• Recommend corrective actions and process enhancements to strengthen safety performance.

6. Incident Management & Reporting

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety violations; prepare timely reports in accordance with statutory requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, observations, and corrective actions.

• Implement immediate response measures and update SOPs post-incident.

7. Safety Culture Development

• Promote a “Safety First” culture through communication campaigns, awareness talks, and training.

• Share best practices, near miss cases, and improvement measures during KPI and management meetings.

• Engage staff, contractors, and tenants to enhance ownership of safety standards.

8. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with facility managers, contractors, tenants, and authorities to align safety plans and ensure compliance.

Requirements
The WSHO shall have valid registration with relevant Safety Training Certificates or equivalent qualification approved by MOM, minimum 3 years of practical experience relevant to the work to be performed by the WSHO in building construction and works of engineering construction or facilities management.