Safety Officer

About the role

A Certified Safety Officer in the Philippines inspects job sites, enforces health protocols, and ensures full compliance with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regulations—specifically DOLE DO 198-18 (Implementing Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Law). Responsible for ensuring the safety of workers at the construction site and maintaining all safety-related documentation and records. Prioritize and protect the company's interests while ensuring compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly safety walkthroughs to check scaffolding, heavy equipment, excavations, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Lead daily pre-work safety briefings to educate workers on site-specific hazards and safe work methods
• Implement Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC) and manage the Permit-to-Work system for high-risk tasks like hot works or working at heights
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and injuries, then submit corrective action reports to the Project Manager
• Maintain required OSH reports, safety logs, and DOLE/BWC documentation

About you

• Completion of the mandatory 40-hour BOSH (Basic Occupational Safety and Health) or COSH (Construction Occupational Safety and Health) training from an accredited DOLE organization
• Typically 2 to 3 years of experience in safety roles within the construction or engineering sector