Criteria for Approval of Workplace Safety and Health Auditor

The criteria for approval to act as a Workplace Safety and Health Auditor shall be, but not limited to the following:

An individual:

1. who is at least 21 years old;
2. must be a Brunei Citizen, Permanent Resident or a person to whom an Employment Pass (employed by the company) has been issued;
3. must possess a minimum qualification in the form of a relevant HSE Training Course. The relevant HSE Training Courses that are recognised are as follows:
   • Institution of Occupational Safety (IOSH) - Managing Safely;
   • National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Award (NEBOSH); and
   • Other qualifications and practical qualifications which in the Authority's opinion renders him/her competent to act as a Workplace Safety and Health Auditor.
4. must be sufficiently competent and a fit and proper person to carry out the work of the Workplace Safety and Health Audtior;
5. must possess at least two (2) years of practical experience relevant to the work to be performed by a Workplace Safety and Health Auditor e.g. construction, health and safety officer, etc.; and
6. may have to attend an interview at SHENA for further assessment on their suitability to be a Workplace Safety and Health Auditor.

Procedure for Applicants

All applicants are required to submit the following documents only:

1. Completed Workplace Safety and Health Auditor Form
2. One passport-sized photo (must be taken within the last three months with white background) of the nominated Workplace Safety and Health Auditor;
3. Recent resume of applicant highlighting practical experience relevant to the work to be performed by a Workplace Safety and Health Auditor;
4. Copy of NRIC/Passport of the nominated Workplace Safety and Health Auditor; and
5. Copy of qualifications such as NEBOSH Award, IOSH Certificate or its equivalent and other Certificates.

• Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
• Please be informed that there are currently no fees imposed under the law for applications for Workplace Safety and Health Auditor until further notice.
• All applications shall be submitted to the SHENA WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH AUDITOR general email at wshauditor@shena.gov.bn (soft copy only). Any other methods of submission will not be entertained.

How long it takes

Up to 8 weeks, after you submit all required documents