Safety officer

[cstay66]

you alone not well paid nia...

 

we all safety ppl here no complain leh....

 

you ok or not?

 

 

 

i am giving u all advice safety job dont pay well lah...

[cstay66]

there are always this kind of guys everywhere lah...

 

don't take it to heart. 你想太多了。

 

do u know there a guy who recently registered WSHO this year then work for 3 mths and then quit and go drive taxi and he say driving taxi earn more and also more freedom.

[lost4love]

do u know there a guy who recently registered WSHO this year then work for 3 mths and then quit and go drive taxi and he say driving taxi earn more and also more freedom.

 

I suppose he's my course mate. A very nice guy riding a big bike right.

[seahmh]

nowsday bus trainer earn $3500 more than safety loh....

 

 

http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=65955

 

hi dude,

 

it should be: bus trainer earn $3500, more than safety loh.... NOT $3500 more than safety loh....

 

if you are my safety guy, i die liao loh....

 

I think it should be bus captain, not trainer leh.

[seahmh]

you alone not well paid nia...

 

we all safety ppl here no complain leh....

 

you ok or not?

 

I also not well paid leh... heehee...

[goodboy88]

oh! since it your course mate why dont u ask him why he dont work at WSHO after recent registered and choose to work as taxi driver?

 

 

I suppose he's my course mate. A very nice guy riding a big bike right.

[goodboy88]

since u all not pay well why still carry on? taxi driver better and earn more and like u a boss yourself...my friend told me he drive taxi and everyday earn $300 per day

 

I also not well paid leh... heehee...

[nebulaz]

since u all not pay well why still carry on? taxi driver better and earn more and like u a boss yourself...my friend told me he drive taxi and everyday earn $300 per day

 

think you should find other friend than taxi drivers or open up a new thread on working as taxi drivers....!

[sICkbOi-dOt-cOm]

Irritating like pest. Just wont diam.

 

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[bronz241]

Hi,

I need some advice from the brothers here. I'm 42 looking for a career switch. Though I'm a mechanical engineering graduate from NTU, I've been working in a non-engineering field for the past 10-year period.

 

I'm keen to pursue the WSH officer certification but I'm unable to find any good information on the web. For example, what courses should I take? Can I go straight for the Specialist Dip. programme? Or do I need to start from the Cert. programme as I don't have relevant WSH experience? Also, how can I get the experience when almost all job ads want those with experience?!

 

Any information and advice will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[seahmh]

Hi,

I need some advice from the brothers here. I'm 42 looking for a career switch. Though I'm a mechanical engineering graduate from NTU, I've been working in a non-engineering field for the past 10-year period.

 

I'm keen to pursue the WSH officer certification but I'm unable to find any good information on the web. For example, what courses should I take? Can I go straight for the Specialist Dip. programme? Or do I need to start from the Cert. programme as I don't have relevant WSH experience? Also, how can I get the experience when almost all job ads want those with experience?!

 

Any information and advice will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

I think you can start with the Specialist Diploma Level C.

 

Since you have an Engineering degree from a reputable uni - NTU, you may want to try your luck at these courses:

 

Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Awarded by The University of Newcastle, Australia)

 

Master of Science (Safety, Health & Environmental Technology) (Awarded by NUS, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

 

I tried my luck at applying for the NUS MSc, but not accepted into the program, as my first degree is not an engineering degree.

 

I think with your engineering degree from NTU, you stand a high chance.

 

Go try your luck. Think the application is opening soon and will end in Jan or something like that.

[cstay66]

seahmh's advice if spot on.

 

as for experience, join a safety consultancy firm.

 

let them exploit you for 2 years and you got the experience.

 

 

 

Hi,

I need some advice from the brothers here. I'm 42 looking for a career switch. Though I'm a mechanical engineering graduate from NTU, I've been working in a non-engineering field for the past 10-year period.

 

I'm keen to pursue the WSH officer certification but I'm unable to find any good information on the web. For example, what courses should I take? Can I go straight for the Specialist Dip. programme? Or do I need to start from the Cert. programme as I don't have relevant WSH experience? Also, how can I get the experience when almost all job ads want those with experience?!

 

Any information and advice will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[seahmh]

seahmh's advice if spot on.

 

as for experience, join a safety consultancy firm.

 

let them exploit you for 2 years and you got the experience.

 

I am looking to try to join one leh. hahaha...

 

That is the best way to gain safety experiences.

 

@bronz241: In fact, I think you can go staight to the a) Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Awarded by The University of Newcastle, Australia) or the b) Master of Science (Safety, Health & Environmental Technology) (Awarded by NUS, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering).

 

Don't bother about going to Level C course, since you have a engineering degree, and can go straight to the MSc.

 

I am not saying that the WSQ framework programs are not good. But for those who had attended these programmes, you all know it for yourself.

 

@bronz241: There are other short course which you may wish to consider about starting to take first.

 

Management of Hazardous Substances

-> I have taken this course.

 

Environmental Control Officers' Course

-> I am looking and hoping to take this course next March after I completed my Level D.

 

WSQ Specialist Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

 

You can surf around Ngee Ann Polytechnic's website for these courses too. Think NP is offering some similar courses too.

 

Cheers.

[bronz241]

Thanks seahmh & cstay66 for your advice.

 

Maybe I'll sign up for the Cert. in WSH first and try applying for the NTU Masters programme in Jan 2014. But I'd still need to first find a safety-related job to gain the required 2-year experience.

[seahmh]

Thanks seahmh & cstay66 for your advice.

 

Maybe I'll sign up for the Cert. in WSH first and try applying for the NTU Masters programme in Jan 2014. But I'd still need to first find a safety-related job to gain the required 2-year experience.

 

Sir,

 

It is a NUS Master, not a NTU Master.

 

How I wish I can get accepted into this program too.

 

Good luck.

[athalia]

Hi guys.. I will enroll this specialist wsh course in ngee ann..

I was wondering what is this thing about Service Industry risk?

Anyone care to explain to me?

Bcos I need to choose among 5 different type of industry..I knw the rest but not to sure with Service Industry..

Is is good?

[cstay66]

hi athalia,

 

if you have engineering background, suggest you go for an elective which has a higher risk work environment such as marine and offshore, ship building and repair, construction, chemical industry etc.

 

service industry, though a big sector, did not pay. this is also due to its low risk work environment.

 

unless you wish to be a pioneer in the service industry or unless you have plenty of contacts in this sector which are willing to pay you well.

 

 

 

Hi guys.. I will enroll this specialist wsh course in ngee ann..

I was wondering what is this thing about Service Industry risk?

Anyone care to explain to me?

Bcos I need to choose among 5 different type of industry..I knw the rest but not to sure with Service Industry..

Is is good?

[HalfLight]

Hi,

I need some advice from the brothers here. I'm 42 looking for a career switch. Though I'm a mechanical engineering graduate from NTU, I've been working in a non-engineering field for the past 10-year period.

 

I'm keen to pursue the WSH officer certification but I'm unable to find any good information on the web. For example, what courses should I take? Can I go straight for the Specialist Dip. programme? Or do I need to start from the Cert. programme as I don't have relevant WSH experience? Also, how can I get the experience when almost all job ads want those with experience?!

 

Any information and advice will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

 

Hi,

 

I was like you. 4 years back, at the age of 38, I made the decision to switch careers. I have not regretted or looked back since.

 

Unlike you, I had a Bachelor in Business Administration (Finance) which wasn't too helpful in the EHS industry.

 

Also, unlike many of those in the EHS industry who started at a younger age (most started in their mid 20s or early 30s), time is not on our side. Hence it is important that we have a firm 5 & 10 year plan in mind with goals and targets on what we hope to achieve within this period. It serves as a guiding light to prevent us from straying off track.

 

 

My Projected Year Training Plan was as follows (for your reference):

Year 2010: To enrol & obtain WSH Level A (around 4 months), Level B (around 5 months) & ECO certificate (5 full days)

Year 2011: To enrol & obtain WSH Level C (around 6 months), FSM certificate (around 4 months)

Year 2012 & 2013: To enrol and obtain Bachelor in Environment, Occupational Health & Safety (20 months, hopefully be awarded with a Degree with Distinction), ACTA Modules 1 & 2 (2 months), Other short safety certification courses (priority on courses with SDOH exemption)

Year 2014: To enrol and obtain Specialist Diploma in Occupational Hygiene (9 months), WSH Level D (4 months), ACTA Modules 3 & 4 (2 months)

Year 2015: ACTA Modules 5 & 6 (2 months) & enrol and obtain Senior FSM certificate (2 weeks full day course) and Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (12 months)

Year 2016+: Enrol for NUS Masters in SHE (still considering / debating the need) or internationally recognized EHS certification courses

 

 

-----

 

Unlike me, you already have a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from NTU hence you do not have to waste the time and money to go for a second bachelor degree (an engineering or safety related bachelor degree is required to register with MOM as a WSH Auditor). Your optimal training route will most likely be something similar to the following (if you do not fulfil WDA's requirement for direct entry in to Level C, e.g. less than 2 years of relevant experience):

 

Year 2014: WSH Level A (around 4 months), Level B (around 5 months) & ECO certificate (5 days full-time)

Year 2015: WSH Level C (around 6 months), FSM certificate (around 4 months)

Year 2016: WSH Level D (4 months), ACTA (5 months)

 

A sample Projected Career Pathway that you wish to plan for yourself may be as follows:

Year 2014: Take pay cut, join a company as a Safety Supervisor.

Year 2016: Register as a WSHO with WSH Level C & 2 years safety experience, start performing internal safety audits for own company

Year 2018: Achieve the position of Safety Manager, start building a portfolio of freelance assignments (e.g. RSO, FSM, ECO, Training)

Year 2019: Switch to a consultancy & auditing firm to gain experience related experience

Year 2022: To Register as a WSH Auditor or a Full-time Trainer

Year 2024: Establish a client base to sustain 100% freelance jobs supplemented with training or set up own EHS Consultancy business

 

All these may sound overwhelming but it is definitely achievable. In fact I have achieved all targets I have set for myself to this point and sometimes sooner than projected (e.g. I have completed > 50% of the modules for my SDOH and will complete the whole course by April 2014. My Level D will commence in Feb 2014 and end by May 2014).

 

Likewise, I am on track with my projected career path as well. I have no safety experience before making the career switch in early 2010. I was willing to swallow my pride and take a significant pay cut in order to secure an entry level job as a Safety Supervisor even though I have a bachelor degree. Within 12 months, I was promoted to a Safety Coordinator and is drawing higher that what I was before the pay cut. Within 26 months of my career switch I managed to clear the 5-men Interview Panel (3 representatives from MOM & 2 representatives from WSH Council) and registered myself as a WSHO. The interview lasts for around 30 minutes and you should be able to easily clear if you are a full-time safety practitioner or if you work your way from Level A up to Level C, or both. Within a year after becoming a registered WSHO, I was 'promoted' to take charge of the Safety Department even though there are 2 more senior (age and experience) RSOs.

 

It will definitely be tough. I am sure you would agree even as you are debating on making the switch. The initial pay cut aside, for me, it also involves taking no-pay leave for exams or attending courses and paying out of my own pocket for courses fees as I do not wish to feel a sense of obligation to my company. In fact all the courses that I have indicated above are paid in full myself. There may also be significant time investment as it may involve attending classes up to 5 days per week (e.g. Tue, Thu, Sat for Course A and Wed, Fri for Course B). But as I mentioned earlier, at our age, time is not on our side and we need to be working doubly hard to catch up with the standards of our fore-runners who have 8 to 10+ years of experience just within the span of 3 to 4 years. Sacrifice is definitely needed. How much you can achieve depends on how much effort is invested. The sky is the limit.

 

Do not be put off by what some claim to be a $3,000 salary. It is simply not true. My pay as a Safety Coordinator with one year experience was already in excess of $3,000 and I am from the M&E / Facilities Management industry which is the lowest end of the EHS pay scale. As a newly registered WSHO our basic pay is reasonably attractive and we have a good career progression and a higher income ceiling (if you have exercised proper career planning). There are also various venues of side incomes that pay well (e.g. training, freelance projects and assignments).

 

EHS may not be for everyone but for those who are dedicated, the rewards are there.

 

Cheers!

[HalfLight]

Maybe I'll sign up for the Cert. in WSH first and try applying for the NTU Masters programme in Jan 2014. But I'd still need to first find a safety-related job to gain the required 2-year experience.

 

Even if you do not qualify for Level C directly, taking Level A through C is a shorter, cheaper and much more relaxed pathway. You can complete everything in less than 1.5 years and tests and assignments are not extremely demanding. There will also be 70% subsidy for Singaporeans by WDA and total fees should not exceed $3,000.

 

A Masters is definitely good to have. However, it is also more expensive, more academically demanding and more time consuming.

 

For part-time Masters, it will take anything between 2 to 3 years depending of how many modules you will be taking per semester. Each Masters module take you enrol in will take up one day of the week and the modules have a duration of 6 months. Students need to clear 10 modules to obtain their Masters. If you have not taken a Masters before and is a Singaporean, I believe there will be subsidy and the subsidized course fee should be around $10,000. A Masters will also be more stressful due to the minimum GPA we need to hit in order to continue studies in to the following semester.

 

A further point to note is that unless you complete your Masters within 2 years, there may be a lag of several months where you may not be able to register even if you have the necessary safety related experience. Do consider these factors while you are making your decision.

 

You may wish to decide if you wish to take the Masters first or follow up with it subsequently in your WSH career.

Edited January 15, 2014 by HalfLight

[seahmh]

Hi,

 

I was like you. 4 years back, at the age of 38, I made the decision to switch careers. I have not regretted or looked back since.

 

Unlike you, I had a Bachelor in Business Administration (Finance) which wasn't too helpful in the EHS industry.

 

Also, unlike many of those in the EHS industry who started at a younger age (most started in their mid 20s or early 30s), time is not on our side. Hence it is important that we have a firm 5 & 10 year plan in mind with goals and targets on what we hope to achieve within this period. It serves as a guiding light to prevent us from straying off track.

 

 

My Projected Year Training Plan was as follows (for your reference):

Year 2010: To enrol & obtain WSH Level A (around 4 months), Level B (around 5 months) & ECO certificate (5 full days)

Year 2011: To enrol & obtain WSH Level C (around 6 months), FSM certificate (around 4 months)

Year 2012 & 2013: To enrol and obtain Bachelor in Environment, Occupational Health & Safety (20 months, hopefully be awarded with a Degree with Distinction), ACTA Modules 1 & 2 (2 months), Other short safety certification courses (priority on courses with SDOH exemption)

Year 2014: To enrol and obtain Specialist Diploma in Occupational Hygiene (9 months), WSH Level D (4 months), ACTA Modules 3 & 4 (2 months)

Year 2015: ACTA Modules 5 & 6 (2 months) & enrol and obtain Senior FSM certificate (2 weeks full day course) and Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (12 months)

Year 2016+: Enrol for NUS Masters in SHE (still considering / debating the need) or internationally recognized EHS certification courses

 

 

-----

 

Unlike me, you already have a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from NTU hence you do not have to waste the time and money to go for a second bachelor degree (an engineering or safety related bachelor degree is required to register with MOM as a WSH Auditor). Your optimal training route will most likely be something similar to the following (if you do not fulfil WDA's requirement for direct entry in to Level C, e.g. less than 2 years of relevant experience):

 

Year 2014: WSH Level A (around 4 months), Level B (around 5 months) & ECO certificate (5 days full-time)

Year 2015: WSH Level C (around 6 months), FSM certificate (around 4 months)

Year 2016: WSH Level D (4 months), ACTA (5 months)

 

A sample Projected Career Pathway that you wish to plan for yourself may be as follows:

Year 2014: Take pay cut, join a company as a Safety Supervisor.

Year 2016: Register as a WSHO with WSH Level C & 2 years safety experience, start performing internal safety audits for own company

Year 2018: Achieve the position of Safety Manager, start building a portfolio of freelance assignments (e.g. RSO, FSM, ECO, Training)

Year 2019: Switch to a consultancy & auditing firm to gain experience related experience

Year 2022: To Register as a WSH Auditor or a Full-time Trainer

Year 2024: Establish a client base to sustain 100% freelance jobs supplemented with training or set up own EHS Consultancy business

 

All these may sound overwhelming but it is definitely achievable. In fact I have achieved all targets I have set for myself to this point and sometimes sooner than projected (e.g. I have completed > 50% of the modules for my SDOH and will complete the whole course by April 2014. My Level D will commence in Feb 2014 and end by May 2014).

 

Likewise, I am on track with my projected career path as well. I have no safety experience before making the career switch in early 2010. I was willing to swallow my pride and take a significant pay cut in order to secure an entry level job as a Safety Supervisor even though I have a bachelor degree. Within 12 months, I was promoted to a Safety Coordinator and is drawing higher that what I was before the pay cut. Within 26 months of my career switch I managed to clear the 5-men Interview Panel (3 representatives from MOM & 2 representatives from WSH Council) and registered myself as a WSHO. The interview lasts for around 30 minutes and you should be able to easily clear if you are a full-time safety practitioner or if you work your way from Level A up to Level C, or both. Within a year after becoming a registered WSHO, I was 'promoted' to take charge of the Safety Department even though there are 2 more senior (age and experience) RSOs.

 

It will definitely be tough. I am sure you would agree even as you are debating on making the switch. The initial pay cut aside, for me, it also involves taking no-pay leave for exams or attending courses and paying out of my own pocket for courses fees as I do not wish to feel a sense of obligation to my company. In fact all the courses that I have indicated above are paid in full myself. There may also be significant time investment as it may involve attending classes up to 5 days per week (e.g. Tue, Thu, Sat for Course A and Wed, Fri for Course B). But as I mentioned earlier, at our age, time is not on our side and we need to be working doubly hard to catch up with the standards of our fore-runners who have 8 to 10+ years of experience just within the span of 3 to 4 years. Sacrifice is definitely needed. How much you can achieve depends on how much effort is invested. The sky is the limit.

 

Do not be put off by what some claim to be a $3,000 salary. It is simply not true. My pay as a Safety Coordinator with one year experience was already in excess of $3,000 and I am from the M&E / Facilities Management industry which is the lowest end of the EHS pay scale. As a newly registered WSHO our basic pay is reasonably attractive and we have a good career progression and a higher income ceiling (if you have exercised proper career planning). There are also various venues of side incomes that pay well (e.g. training, freelance projects and assignments).

 

EHS may not be for everyone but for those who are dedicated, the rewards are there.

 

Cheers!

 

Hi,

 

Do you mind sharing with me on the "...5-men Interview Panel (3 representatives from MOM & 2 representatives from WSH Council)..."?

 

I would like to find out more about the interview.

 

Thanks in advance.

[seahmh]

** Double **

[HalfLight]

Hi,

 

Do you mind sharing with me on the "...5-men Interview Panel (3 representatives from MOM & 2 representatives from WSH Council)..."?

 

I would like to find out more about the interview.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

I understand that the interview is random or if MOM has doubts on the applicant.

 

I have 11 classmates for my Level C class. 4 of them got their RSO application approved without going through the interview. 4 others (including myself) were called up. One will be applying soon. The other 3 I got no news but it should not be too tough for them.

 

The interview is not tough if you are practicing. None of my classmates who are actively practicing for at least 1.5 years have problems with clearing the interview (4 out of 4 or 100% cleared).

 

What they will ask depends very much on what is written in the applicant's write-up. They will not ask the applicant anything that is not relevant to the applicant obviously. E.g. they will not ask anyone from Manufacturing or Ship-building on WSH (Construction) Regulations. Based on my personal opinion, the interview will cover the following areas:

 

 

1. Questions from the 'common' set of regulations that applies to all workplaces. Very common topics asked will be related specifically to: WSHA, RM Regulations, Incident Reporting Regulations, GP Regulations, WAH Regulations.
    
   The panel may also ask the applicant to provide a summary of any recent changes or amendments to the regulations (if it is applicable).
    
    
   
2. Then there will be questions specific to the applicant's industry and questions specifically targeting at the 3 sections that the applicant wrote in his or her write-up.
    
   E.g. Someone I know applied solely based on his appointment and 3 to 4 years experience as OHSAS 18001 Management Representative. He was asked to name out the 17 elements of the OHSAS 18001 standard and provide brief description of how he had implemented each element within his organization which he did without any problems.
    
    
   
3. Any other topics that may be of the panel's interest that was brought up in in either 1. or 2. above. They may or may not give the applicant a scenario to ask for the applicant's opinions.
   

 

Disclaimer: It is hard to be very specific as it really varies from applicant to applicant. But what I am giving is sort of like a general guideline based on my experience and what I heard from others.

 

E.g. Job interviews will also follow certain guidelines like asking the applicant to talk a little about him or her self, asking about the applicant's strengths and weaknesses, why the applicant believes he or she is the person best suited for the job, what the applicant can bring to the organization and finally any questions the applicant wish to ask, etc.

 

While is natural to be nervous as you have many pairs of eyes staring at you once you enter the room, do not need to get overly nervous or concerned. Try to relax so that you can perform to your best capabilities.

 

Successful interviews will last between 20 min to 40 min. It will not be too long as there will be other applicants waiting but it will not be too short either as the panel needs to verify that you are competent. The panel even told be to relax as I was getting a little nervous again having been inside for more than 20 min. They mentioned that it is a good sign that I am still inside as those applicants that they do not think have the capabilities will be shown the door within 15 minutes or less.

 

I am not sure if you should, but I managed somehow to find an opportunity to ask about my performance at the end of the interview with the person walking me out of the interview room. As his comments were very positive, I did not worry too much for the next 3 weeks till I receive the registration notification from MOM.

 

Good luck for your application. I am sure you would have no problem even if you get called up for an interview with the panel.

 

Cheers!

[seahmh]

I understand that the interview is random or if MOM has doubts on the applicant.

 

I have 11 classmates for my Level C class. 4 of them got their RSO application approved without going through the interview. 4 others (including myself) were called up. One will be applying soon. The other 3 I got no news but it should not be too tough for them.

 

The interview is not tough if you are practicing. None of my classmates who are actively practicing for at least 1.5 years have problems with clearing the interview (4 out of 4 or 100% cleared).

 

What they will ask depends very much on what is written in the applicant's write-up. They will not ask the applicant anything that is not relevant to the applicant obviously. E.g. they will not ask anyone from Manufacturing or Ship-building on WSH (Construction) Regulations. Based on my personal opinion, the interview will cover the following areas:

 

 

1. Questions from the 'common' set of regulations that applies to all workplaces. Very common topics asked will be related specifically to: WSHA, RM Regulations, Incident Reporting Regulations, GP Regulations, WAH Regulations.
    
   The panel may also ask the applicant to provide a summary of any recent changes or amendments to the regulations (if it is applicable).
    
    
   
2. Then there will be questions specific to the applicant's industry and questions specifically targeting at the 3 sections that the applicant wrote in his or her write-up.
    
   E.g. Someone I know applied solely based on his appointment and 3 to 4 years experience as OHSAS 18001 Management Representative. He was asked to name out the 17 elements of the OHSAS 18001 standard and provide brief description of how he had implemented each element within his organization which he did without any problems.
    
    
   
3. Any other topics that may be of the panel's interest that was brought up in in either 1. or 2. above. They may or may not give the applicant a scenario to ask for the applicant's opinions.
   

 

Disclaimer: It is hard to be very specific as it really varies from applicant to applicant. But what I am giving is sort of like a general guideline based on my experience and what I heard from others.

 

E.g. Job interviews will also follow certain guidelines like asking the applicant to talk a little about him or her self, asking about the applicant's strengths and weaknesses, why the applicant believes he or she is the person best suited for the job, what the applicant can bring to the organization and finally any questions the applicant wish to ask, etc.

 

While is natural to be nervous as you have many pairs of eyes staring at you once you enter the room, do not need to get overly nervous or concerned. Try to relax so that you can perform to your best capabilities.

 

Successful interviews will last between 20 min to 40 min. It will not be too long as there will be other applicants waiting but it will not be too short either as the panel needs to verify that you are competent. The panel even told be to relax as I was getting a little nervous again having been inside for more than 20 min. They mentioned that it is a good sign that I am still inside as those applicants that they do not think have the capabilities will be shown the door within 15 minutes or less.

 

I am not sure if you should, but I managed somehow to find an opportunity to ask about my performance at the end of the interview with the person walking me out of the interview room. As his comments were very positive, I did not worry too much for the next 3 weeks till I receive the registration notification from MOM.

 

Good luck for your application. I am sure you would have no problem even if you get called up for an interview with the panel.

 

Cheers!

 

Woah, that is such a comprehensive explanation and advice on the interview, HalfLight.

 

I believe a lot of people who are about to apply for the WSHO will feel encouraged by your advice.

 

Thanks so much, HalfLight.

[v0dkaX]

Hi Brothers of Singaporebikes,

 

I'm in a total confusion right now, I'm thinking to do a job switch and decided go with safety industry as I am kind of intrestered in. After much research I've found this forum quite active in this job.

 

I hope I could get some good advise where should I start on this profession as I have zero experience and qualifications in safey.

 

I'm currently 29 this year holding a diploma in business admin which is totally not useful in safety, been in the sales industry for over 10years, been a firemen serving my national service not sure if it helps. I also expect a tremendous pay cut but was curious what is the starting pay I could get?

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited February 9, 2014 by v0dkaX

[cstay66]

hi bro,

 

if you read from page 1 of this thread, you will not post this question on how you should start your safety profession.

 

in fact, if you were to read the last few posts by halflight, you would gain much insight about how to make the switch with least pain. kudos to halflight, i will never be that meticulous in putting my experience in writing. you may hope that halflight is camping on this thread and read your post right now.

 

the traits of being a good safety professional is his resourcefulness which i believe you are lacking at his point, but hope that you will build up from here.

 

asking questions without first reading up may prove fatal.

 

if you have read up the pages and get pissed off from me saying you did not, you ought to read 10 more times to understand.

 

anyway, you are only 29. halflight was 38 when he made the switch. you have exactly 9 years to read, understand and decide to make the switch. take your time.

 

my boss, who is also a safety professional, made his career switch at the age of 42. he is making more than 30k a month now. you seriously want to let the starting pay deter you from joining this career?

 

 

 

Hi Brothers of Singaporebikes,

 

I'm in a total confusion right now, I'm thinking to do a job switch and decided go with safety industry as I am kind of intrestered in. After much research I've found this forum quite active in this job.

 

I hope I could get some good advise where should I start on this profession as I have zero experience and qualifications in safey.

 

I'm currently 29 this year holding a diploma in business admin which is totally not useful in safety, been in the sales industry for over 10years, been a firemen serving my national service not sure if it helps. I also expect a tremendous pay cut but was curious what is the starting pay I could get?

 

Thanks in advance!