WSHO Officer

KEN-PAL (S) PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/21/2026

Your tasks

Job Description (Duties)

  • Corporate System Management: Assist the Corporate Safety Manager in managing the corporate Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) management system.
  • Site Ownership: Serve as the designated Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) for housing (HDB) or civil construction worksites.
  • System Implementation: Implement and oversee project-specific WSHE management systems and programs in alignment with corporate and regulatory procedures.
  • Routine Enforcement: Conduct daily site inspections, identify breaches, and execute immediate corrective or follow-up actions to enforce safety compliance.
  • Emergency & Committee Leadership: Spearhead the site Safety Committee, develop emergency response protocols, and lead regular drills and training sessions.
  • Hazard Mitigation: Direct the development of comprehensive Risk Assessments (RA) and oversee the implementation of Safe Work Procedures (SWP).
  • Administrative Oversight: Review and manage the site Permit-to-Work (PTW) system, verifying all supporting documents are valid for execution.
  • Statutory Auditing: Inspect and examine legal workplace records, certificates, notices, and documentation required under the WSHA.
  • Environmental & Awards Management: Implement pollution, vector, noise, and material wastage control programs; support initiatives to secure industry SHE awards.
  • Incident Investigation: Coordinate immediate responses during accidents, lead thorough root-cause investigations, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

  • Professional Registration: Must hold a valid Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) Certificate explicitly registered with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
  • Attained Design for Safety (DFS) Appreciation training.
  • Academic Track: Possess a Specialist Diploma in WSH (SDWSH) or a recognized safety degree.
  • Experience Threshold: Minimum of 2 years of verified, full-time WSH field experience in Singapore.