CHIN YONG HOWE
Summary
Dedicated Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with extensive experience in the chemical plant and construction sectors, specialising in the development and enforcement of comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and risk management plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Proven expertise in conducting audits (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ConSASS), managing accident investigations, and implementing corrective measures to enhance workplace safety across diverse settings. Possessing meticulous attention to detail, strong data analysis capabilities, and strategic thinking—refined through experience in a chemical plant—facilitating effective risk anticipation and the formulation of proactive solutions. Skilled in promoting continuous improvement through targeted training programmes and safety briefings, successfully leading teams to secure prestigious construction safety awards (RoSPA, ISA). As a registered WSHO, I excel in liaising with regulatory bodies, overseeing contractor safety compliance, and facilitating risk management initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace Safety & Health Officer
China Harbour (Singapore) Engineering Company
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and enforced comprehensive HSE policies and risk management plans to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
- Conducted HSE audits (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ConSASS) and inspections, identifying non-compliance issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Managed accident investigations, analyzing root causes and implementing preventive measures; prepared safety performance reports for senior management.
- Promoted continuous improvement through targeted training programs and safety briefings.
- Provided stakeholders with HSE advice and conducted safety awareness and emergency response training to enhance health and safety standards.
- Oversaw contractor safety compliance, ensuring adherence to site-specific standards.
- Facilitated risk management by assessing new machinery or processes and advising on hazard mitigation strategies.
- Designed and implemented company-wide WSH and EHS training programs and emergency response plans, ensuring readiness through drills.
- Led project teams in achieving key construction safety awards (RoSPA, ISA), demonstrating exemplary safety standards.
Workplace Safety & Health Coordinator
Assure Safety Pte Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Lead the Safety team & sub-contractors in the implementation of the company's safety systems at sites
- Liaise closely with Site Operations Staff, Project Managers, Clients, and Consultants on all safety and health issues
- Assist the Project manager in accident reporting and investigations as well as toolbox meetings and all safety matters execution
- Attend WHS meetings, audits, inspections and close-up issues pertaining to safety matters etc
- Coordinate and maintain records of site safety orientation, daily toolbox meetings
- Ensure safe work practices are adhered to by all parties in the daily site activities
- Conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with prevailing MOM regulations and In-house practices
Corporate Safety Manager
Tong Fang Electronics Co., Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Consultant to key managerial and executive personnel on facility operations, work processes, and environmental conditions which may impact the safety and efficiency of personnel
- Develop and implement WSH policies, procedures, auditing, training and communications, to promote increased understanding, appreciation, and adherence to Safe Working Management Culture
- Maintain Legal Compliance documentation and Implementation/Review of Legal Requirements with China Workplace Safety Law
- Coached supervisors on effective leadership strategies for managing safe work environments within their teams.
Safety Supervisor
Rich-Link Construction Pte Ltd
05.2015 - 10.2017
- To ensure all machinery had strictly followed accordance to MOM regulation
- To assist Corporate Safety Manager and WSHO on safety issue
- To carry out daily inspection to ensure all subcontractor complied on MOM regulation
- To carry out proper filing for safety document
- Verified the safety provision in permit-to-work before it was approval & counter verified the permit-to-work after it was approval so as to ensure all safety provision were strictly adhere to
Deputy Safety Manager
EZ-2 Technology Co., LTD
06.2005 - 01.2015
- Daily inspection on operating procedures, safe work practices, and equipment check
- Manage training program on safe work practices and chemical hazards awareness to relevant stakeholders
- Investigate and inspection of occupational incidents, injuries, and accidents
- Conduct fire drills, chemical spills, and emergency response training
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Safety, Health and Environmental Management
Leeds Beckett University
11.2024
Specialist Diploma - Workplace Safety & Health
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
12.2022
Advanced Certificate - Workplace Safety and Health
NTUC Learning Hub
12.2020
Certification
- Fire Safety Manager (Registered)
- Confined Space Management
- Manage Work at Height
- Supervise WSH in Process Plant
- Building Construction Safety Supervisor - 2002
- Environmental Control Officer (Pursuing)
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Workplace Safety & Health Officer
China Harbour (Singapore) Engineering Company
03.2023 - Current
Workplace Safety & Health Coordinator
Assure Safety Pte Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2023
Corporate Safety Manager
Tong Fang Electronics Co., Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2021
Safety Supervisor
Rich-Link Construction Pte Ltd
05.2015 - 10.2017
Deputy Safety Manager
EZ-2 Technology Co., LTD
06.2005 - 01.2015
Specialist Diploma - Workplace Safety & Health
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Advanced Certificate - Workplace Safety and Health
NTUC Learning Hub
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Safety, Health and Environmental Management
Leeds Beckett University
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