Executive (Safety)

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy environment by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating hazards, developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, and providing training and guidance to employees.

Safety Management:

• Conduct regular environmental inspections to identify potential hazards
•  Develop, implement, and review safety policies, procedures, and protocols
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-miss events
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks
• Develop and implement risk control measures
• Monitor and review risk control measures

Training and Awareness:

• Provide safety training to employees
• Conduct safety inductions for new employees
• Develop and maintain safety training programmes

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Maintain records of safety training, inspections, and incidents
• Carry out safety audits and reviews

Communication:

• Communicate safety information to employees, management, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with employees to promote a safety culture

Emergency Response:

• Develop and implement emergency response plans
• Coordinate emergency response efforts, including fire emergencies

Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Provide secretariat support to safety-related Committees.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by HOD and/or COO. 

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Facility / Operations Management or related field
• Relevant certification (eg. OSHA, Workplace Safety.)
• At least 2 years of experience in safety management.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards.
• Experience in healthcare would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Power Point and Excel
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment