Safety & Health Officer

This critical role demands a proactive and certified professional to champion a world-class safety culture across our operations. The Safety and Health Officer (SHO) is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements, mitigating workplace risks, and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of occupational health and safety.

Key Responsibilities (Focus: Strategy, Compliance & Culture)

1. Risk Management & Safety Planning

2. Proactively conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard identification across all facilities and processes to eliminate potential dangers.

3. Design, implement, and rigorously enforce safety and health policies, procedures, and safety management systems in strict alignment with OSHA and DOSH regulations.

4. Develop robust emergency response and evacuation plans, ensuring all staff are trained and prepared for any critical situation.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Audit

6. Act as the primary liaison with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and other regulatory bodies, ensuring 100% compliance with the Factories and Machinery Act, OSHA, and all relevant Malaysian standards.

7. Manage and maintain all essential safety documentation, including official logs for inspections, incident reports, and compliance audits, ensuring readiness for regulatory review.

8. Training, Awareness & Culture

9. Lead and facilitate mandatory, engaging safety training programs for all employees, covering core topics like PPE usage, First Aid, Fire Safety, and machinery operation protocols.

10. Actively promote a resilient safety culture where every employee is empowered to be a safety advocate.

11. Organise and execute scheduled safety drills (e.g., fire, evacuation) to test and validate emergency readiness.

12. Incident Management & Investigation

13. Conduct detailed, root-cause investigations into all workplace accidents, near-misses, and incidents to prevent recurrence.

14. Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports on injuries and findings to senior management and regulatory bodies.

15. Manage the prompt reporting and correct handling of safety violations or injuries in coordination with relevant internal teams.

16. Workplace Health & Ergonomics

17. Systematically inspect equipment, machinery, and the general workplace environment to ensure continuous operational safety.

18. Coordinate health initiatives, including ergonomic assessments and wellness programs, to enhance the overall well-being of the workforce.
19. Monitor environmental factors (e.g., air quality, noise) to preempt potential long-term health hazards.

Required Qualifications & Professional Credentials

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a closely related discipline.
• Mandatory: Possession of a current and valid DOSH-certified Safety and Health Officer (SHO) Certificate is non-negotiable.
• In-depth, practical knowledge of Malaysian safety legislation, including OSHA and the Factories and Machinery Act.
• Minimum [Insert specific number, e.g., 3+] years of progressive experience in a dedicated safety role, ideally within [Manufacturing/FMCG/Construction] environments.

Key Skills & Attributes

• High-Impact Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate, train, and influence compliance across all levels of the organization (from management to floor staff).
• Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical thinking for problem-solving and determining the root cause of incidents.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping, documentation, and safety inspection.
• Self-Driven: Proven ability to work independently to meet regulatory deadlines, while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.