Manager/Senior Manager, Workplace Safety and Health

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Develop and implement the NLB's WSH policy and strategic goals, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall mission and vision.
• Support/Lead the WSH team in conducting comprehensive and site-specific risk assessments across all NLB libraries and facilities, identifying potential hazards in library operations, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies to address identified hazards, prioritizing actions based on risk severity.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant WSH legislation, regulations, and best practices, particularly those pertaining to libraries and cultural institutions.
• Proactively research and propose advancements in the WSH Management System to ensure continuous improvement.

• Oversee the successful implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the NLB's WSH Management System.
• Develop and deliver impactful and engaging safety training programs for all NLB staff, volunteers, and potentially, patrons (e.g., fire safety awareness) tailored to their specific roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct regular WSH audits and inspections across all NLB sites, identifying any non-compliance issues and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Manage and investigate all workplace incidents and accidents, ensuring thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Champion a positive safety culture within NLB, promoting employee and volunteer engagement in safety initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with senior management, staff, volunteers, and potentially patrons regarding WSH policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for safety.
• Collaborate with other NLB departments (e.g., Facilities Management, Operations) to ensure WSH considerations are integrated into all aspects of library operations.

• Ensure NLB's strict adherence to all relevant WSH regulations and standards, including the Workplace Safety and Health Act and any MOM (Ministry of Manpower) guidelines specific to libraries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date WSH records and documentation as per NLB and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit required WSH reports to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other relevant authorities in a timely and accurate manner.

• Preferably with 2 years of working experience in a WSH role and within the public service or library setting
• Preferably with WSH certification
• Good working knowledge of ISO 45001 and Safe Management Measures
• Experience in developing and delivering safety training programs for diverse audience
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• In-depth knowledge of WSH regulations and best practices, particularly those relevant to libraries and cultural institutions
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analytics)

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