Welfare/Wellness, Health & Safety Lead

Essential duties
 

Health, Safety & Environment 

•    Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by promoting the employee’s health condition through Pre-employment Medical Exam (PEME), Annual Physical Examination (APE), and Other Medical Exams deemed necessary.
•    Ensure compliance and proper implementation of the DOLE standards on Occupational Safety & Health, such as, but not limited to, Maintenance of Health & Safety Committee, OSH-related Trainings, Health & Safety Programs, and Advisories
•    Manage and resolve health and safety escalations and liaise with the respective departments for resolution.
•    Maintain employee records, as well as promoting the safety and health hazards in the work environment.         
•    Inspect the work area and equipment used by personnel for safety compliance, generate detailed reports on safety conditions.  
•    Conduct mandatory safety & health training for preventative measures against occupational hazards, promotes healthy living and working conditions.
•    Oversee handling of third-party providers for Company HMO and Clinic Management.
•    Assist the Clinic Management team in their tasks and conduct monthly meetings for updates on health and safety issues. 
•    Assist in procurement of needed medical equipment and supplies.
•    Organize workplace Emergency Response & Control Group
•    Develop and enforce emergency response plans and act as the on-site coordinator during emergencies and drills.

Compliance (ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001, and DOLE)

•    Leading both internal and external audits to evaluate the organization's Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OSHMS) in compliance with ISO 45001:2018 standards.
•    Conducting quarterly site safety inspections on all locations to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal safety requirements.
•    Overseeing the Quality, Safety, and Environmental (QSE) audit cycle across the organization.
•    Maintaining current registers of all legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations for safety, quality, and environmental management.

Reporting 

•    Lead investigations of workplace incidents, determine root causes, and prepare formal reports with corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
•    Manage Canon Health, Environment, Safety System (CHESS) Reporting
•    Ensure the timely submission of Labor Statutory Reports, Workplace Accident and Illness Reporting, and all DOLE-required health reports.

Compliance  

 •    Adhere to Canon’s Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental (OH&S), Information Security (InfoSec), and Quality Management System (QMS) policies.
•    Escalate workplace safety concerns to the designated OH&S representative.
•    Support environmental objectives and maintain a safe working environment.
•    Follow InfoSec protocols, including mandatory training and reporting of security incidents.
•    Comply with document management standards and Canon’s Quality policy.

Qualifications & Experience  

•    Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Nursing, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or any related field.
•    Must be a DOLE-accredited Safety Officer 2.
•    Strong knowledge of RA 11058, Labor Code, and DOLE compliance requirements.
•    Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 or other occupational health and safety management systems is a plus.
•    Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
•    Experience with digital tools for incident reporting or compliance tracking