Workplace Safety & Health Manager

Job Responsibility

1. Understand the LAIO safety management system & framework and stay updated on all relevant regulations in the country of operations.
2. Develop OH&S procedures for the project and create a project safety plan aligned to the overall project management plan; seek approval from the Project Manager.
3. Conduct daily inspections of the construction sites, workplace, work tasks, and documents to monitor adherence to OH&S guidelines; coordinate with different teams on the site for implementation and monitoring of safety guidelines; create Inspection Reports to record findings; escalate issues to the Project Manager; take action to address issues/incidents.
4. Proactively identify and assess occupational health and safety risks associated with the project; work with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to create an action plan to mitigate risks.
5. Plan and attend monthly project meetings and safety meetings with various stakeholders; provide inspection reports to the stakeholders in the meetings; discuss findings and seek inputs on the resolution of any identified OH&S issues.
6. Share regularly OH&S information, risks, and procedures with project teams including the sub-contractor teams.
7. Conduct safety awareness programs and induction sessions for new workers.
8. Conduct training needs analysis for construction workers; seek guidance from the supervisor to design training content and deliver training sessions for new joiners; evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.
9. Establish good working relationships and credibility with client representatives; understand their needs at different phases of the project and update OH&S procedures on the project accordingly.
10. Establish strong working relationships with sub-contractors; evaluate sub-contractors on a monthly basis for their OH&S performance and take suitable actions as required (e.g., course correction, holding back safety incentives if need be, etc.).
11. Work with the Project Manager to respond to queries received from external stakeholders like the Labour Department or Auditors.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree/Specialist Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health.
2. 12 years or more of post-registration as WSH Manager (MOM) and practical experience.