About the role
AI summarisedSenior safety officer role within R&D research institutes, responsible for implementing and maintaining workplace safety and health management systems in laboratory environments handling biological agents and hazardous chemicals.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing and maintaining the Workplace Safety & Health Management System (WSHMS) in accordance with local legislation (e.g. the WSH Act and its subsidiary regulations) and internal standards
- Liaise with the various government agencies and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including guidelines from MOH, AVS, SCDF, SPF, NEA, and MOM
- Provide advice to Management with respect to changes in the Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards, and make recommendations on any aspects of workplace safety & health and environment protection matters
- Assist in implementing the risk management plans and conducting risk assessments of the work activities in the workplace
- Conduct incidents investigations, root cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Conduct safety inspections and evaluate non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps
- Develop WSH training programmes and conduct safety inductions, trainings and drills (e.g. chemical spills, fire evacuation)
- Promote a culture of safety & health through engagement with researchers and lab users
- Implement emergency preparedness and response plans and communicate plans to stakeholders
- Act as the secretariat and facilitate the operations of the WSH committee
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in laboratory or research environments preferred
- Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer with MOM will have an added advantage
- Familiarity with Singapore and International WSH Standards and Regulations
- Self-driven and meticulous with strong ability to multi-task
- Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills