Job Description - Safety Warden

Job Title: Safety Warden
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reports To: HSE Manager / Safety Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Safety Warden is responsible for supporting the implementation of workplace health and safety procedures, promoting safe working practices, identifying potential hazards, and assisting with emergency response and evacuation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Ensure employees follow site safety rules, procedures, and emergency requirements.
• Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the HSE team.
• Support emergency evacuation procedures and act as a designated evacuation/muster-point warden.
• Assist in emergency drills, including fire evacuation and other emergency response exercises.
• Ensure emergency exits, escape routes, fire equipment, and muster points remain accessible and clearly identified.
• Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices within the assigned area.
• Assist the HSE team in investigating minor incidents and gathering relevant information.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and other site safety controls.
• Communicate safety concerns and corrective actions to employees and supervisors.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Support the HSE team in maintaining safety records, inspection checklists, and reports.
• Carry out other safety-related duties assigned by the HSE Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; a relevant safety qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience in a safety, security, facilities, construction, industrial, or similar environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
• Knowledge of emergency evacuation and fire safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.

Key Skills

• Hazard identification
• Emergency response awareness
• Fire and evacuation procedures
• Safety inspection
• Incident reporting
• Communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Safety awareness

Working Conditions

The role may require working indoors and outdoors and may involve walking throughout the assigned facility/site. The Safety Warden may be required to respond to emergencies and participate in drills outside normal routine activities.