DESIGNATION
Workplace Safety & Health Co-ordinator (WSHC)
DEPARTMENT / SECTION
Operation
ACCOUNTABLE TO
Production Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES / AUTHORITIES
The Workplace Safety & Health Co-ordinator (WSHC) is the sole appointed WSHC for the Company and shall be responsible for coordinating, governing, and overseeing all Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) matters across the organisation. The role works closely with site Safety Supervisors to ensure consistent implementation of WSH standards.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. WSH Governance & Coordination
- Assist the Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO), where applicable, in all safety and health-related matters.
- Function in a similar capacity as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer in smaller workplaces or operations where a WSHO is not required to be appointed.
- Serve as the Company’s central point of contact for all WSH matters, ensuring compliance with applicable Workplace Safety and Health Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and company standards.
- Coordinate, guide, and provide technical support to site Safety Supervisors, ensuring consistent application of safety requirements across all sites.
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of site-level safety supervision and recommend improvements where necessary.
B. Incident Management & Investigation
- Lead or participate in investigations of fatal accidents, dangerous occurrences, occupational diseases, and other reportable incidents.
- Review, endorse, and consolidate accident / incident investigation reports prepared by site Safety Supervisors, including corrective and preventive actions.
C. Committee, Audit & Compliance
- Act as Assistant Secretary to the Workplace Safety and Health Committee, including coordination of meetings, preparation of agenda, minutes, and tracking of follow‑up actions.
- Support and participate in ISO / IMS audits, inspections, and internal compliance assessments related to WSH.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and external parties on WSH matters when required.
D. Risk Management & Safe Work Systems
- Advise and assist operational teams and Safety Supervisors in:
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Job Instruction Training (JIT)
- Safe Work Procedures (SWP)
- Method Statements
- Risk Assessments and risk control measures
- Inspect and assess work areas as a Safety Assessor to ensure compliance with safety requirements prior to issuance of Permit-to-Work (PTW).
- Provide technical oversight to site Safety Supervisors on PTW systems and high‑risk activities.
E. Workplace & Environmental Safety
- Conduct or coordinate environmental monitoring of workplaces, including noise, dust, lighting, heat stress, and other relevant factors.
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and multiple site visits, including inspections of workers’ dormitories, when and as necessary.
F. Training, Promotion & Contractor Safety
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct regular in-house WSH training, toolbox meetings, and safety briefings for employees and supervisors.
- Promote a positive Workplace Safety and Health culture through campaigns, engagement activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in overseeing external vendors and contractors, particularly for building maintenance and related works, to ensure compliance with WSH requirements.
G. Regional & Cross-Border Collaboration
- Work closely with the WSH teams in the Malaysia plants to align company WSH standards, practices, and reporting.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time in relation to Workplace Safety and Health.
Note: The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be expanded, modified, or adjusted to meet operational, statutory, or organisational needs.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in Workplace Safety and Health-related roles.
- Trained in Building Construction Safety Co-ordinator Course or equivalent recognised WSH qualification.
