Health And Safety Officer

Job Purpose

Safety Health Officer (SHO) is a statutory appointment required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and its regulations, and supports compliance with APAD requirements, to implement, monitor and enforce occupational safety and health practices across rail and bus operations. The position ensures regulatory compliance, prevents workplace incidents, protects employees, passengers and assets, and supports the organisation's mission to deliver safe, reliable and incident/fatality-free public transport services.

Key Accountabilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & Legal Obligations – Ensure rail and bus operations comply with all applicable occupational safety and health laws, standards, codes of practice and internal HSE policies, fulfilling legal requirements under DOSH, APAD and related authorities.
2. Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment – Conduct regular inspections, HIRARC, job safety analysis (JSA) and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures.
3. Incident Reporting & Investigation – Manage reporting, investigation and documentation of accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.
4. Emergency Preparedness & Response Support – Assist in the development, implementation and testing of emergency response plans for rail and bus operations, including evacuation drills, fire safety and crisis response procedures.
5. Safety Training & Awareness – Deliver and coordinate HSE training, briefings and awareness programmes for employees, contractors and visitors to promote a strong safety culture.
6. Monitoring & Performance Tracking – Monitor HSE performance through inspections, audits, KPIs and trend analysis, reporting findings to management and recommending improvements.
7. Contractor & Third-Party HSE Compliance – Ensure contractors and service providers adhere to operational HSE requirements, conducting audits, inspections and site assessments as needed.
8. Documentation & Record Keeping – Maintain accurate and up-to-date HSE records, including inspection reports, incident reports, training records, permits and statutory documentation for regulatory review.
9. Continuous Improvement & Risk Mitigation – Recommend and support initiatives to enhance HSE practices, implement preventive measures and continuously improve occupational safety and health across operations.
10. Safety Committee Coordination & Secretariat Duties – Act as secretary to the Safety and Health Committee by preparing agendas, documenting minutes, following up on action items and facilitating communication between management, employees and regulators to ensure effective safety governance and decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Health, or equivalent.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent certification is an added advantage.
• Additional training in fire safety, emergency response, HIRARC, permit-to-work systems, and incident investigation is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience.
• Experience in rail, transport, or other high-risk operational environments is preferred.

Mandatory Requirements: Must possess a valid Registered Safety & Health Officer (SHO) certification with DOSH Malaysia.