Safety & Health Officer

Demeanour, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

The ideal candidate's demeanour and approach to life and work should be as follows:

1. Biscuit-loving, fun-loving, optimistic, innovative, energetic, aspirational, tech-savvy, and eager to learn with a hearty zest for life, specifically humble, open, fearless and yet possessing a little edge to think and go out of the box;
2. A good listener, trustworthy, reliable, honest, accountable, collegial, well-groomed and professional;
3. Proactive, resourceful, detail oriented, well-organized, self-directed, and able to thrive in high-pressure situations;
4. Appreciative and respectful of diverse cultures, abilities, genders, and different worldly belief systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. The regulatory responsibilities of a Safety & Health Officer (SHO) and advising on occupational safety and health (OSH) in the Company.
2. Overseeing the observance of Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS), OSH policy and procedures, and other OSH related rules and regulations to ensure strict compliance throughout the Company.
3. Promoting OSH awareness, workplace and industrial safety amongst employees by conducting safety campaigns, counselling and other OSH related activities.
4. Planning and conducting OSH training, coordinating periodic safety committee meetings, audits and inspections as required.
5. Ensuring all statutory and OSH related requirements and inspections by DOSH, BOMBA, MOH, DOE, MITI and etc are met and completed as required.
6. Leading the emergency respond team (ERT) to handle any emergency and provide assistance at the scene of the accident or emergency.
7. Establishing and reviewing a documented procedure for evacuation in case of an emergency and managing potential emergency situation and accidents that impact OSH.
8. Establishing a plan of action to be implemented in the event of a disaster or an OSH emergency.
9. Investigating workplace accidents and incidents, preparing the investigation report (for management action and to related authority), and establishing appropriate corrective measures to minimise the workplace accidents and prevent recurrence.
10. Overseeing and maintaining accurate OSH statistics report, analysing the trend of workplace accidents and incidents, illness and disease and making recommendations to Company for continuous improvements.
11. Overseeing and reviewing OSH measures by identifying the hazards, assessing and controlling the risk in the Company, and recommending remedy, preventive measures and response to the potential accident and emergency situations that an create significant risk on the OSH.
12. Advising and reviewing on the HIRADC listed and updated by departments based on the requirements.
13. Advising and reviewing the safety protective equipment, fire extinguisher, first aid supplies, and providing training in the proper care, maintenance, use and disposal of safety protective equipment.
14. Handling inspection and liaising with authority and government agencies on OSH such as DOSH, BOMBA, MOH, DOE, MITI and etc.
15. Planning and carrying out the annual fire and chemical spillage drills and ensuring they are implemented as required.
16. Ensuring Safety and Health committee meetings are conducted every 3 months or as required in emergency cases, following up on the feedback and agenda, and ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
17. Ensuring OSH in-house or external training are conducted for all departments and all the ERT members are trained.
18. Advising any personnel in carrying out the duty at work with regards to any OSH acts and regulations.
19. Safekeeping and reviewing all OSH related records and documents according to the requirements.
20. Reporting on any OSH-related activities every month and ensuring periodic reports are prepared as required.
21. Undertaking any and all other duties and responsibilities as so instructed by the superior and/or Company.

Qualifications and Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least possess Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental and Occupational Health or equivalent, with at least 5 years related working experience in OSH preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Must possess Certificate of Safety & Health Officer from NIOSH and registered as a competent Safety & Health Officer certified by Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JKKP)
• Sound knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OSHMS), Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Factories and Machinery Act 1967, and other statutory requirements and regulations related to occupational safety and health.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulation and legislation of government and industry development.
• Good interpersonal skill, good communication skills and able to communicate effectively with all level of employees in the organization.
• Self-starter attitude, able to work independently with minimal supervision and also as team player where frequent collaboration across functional teams is necessary.
• Good time management skill, reliable, attention to details, problem solving and positive thinking.
• Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office, other relevant software and application.
• To be based in Alor Gajah, Melaka.
• To possess own transport.