General objective
The Safety Marshal is responsible for supporting the implementation and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) rules at the workplace.
The role ensures safe working conditions, promotes safety awareness, prevents accidents, unsafe practices and assists in responding to incidents and emergencies in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.
These are achieved through continuous monitoring, inspections, coaching, and enforcement of company safety procedures.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Workplace Safety Monitoring & Compliance:
Enforce company safety policies, rules, and procedures always.
Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
Conduct routine site safety inspections around the Extrusion processing areas to identify and address unsafe conditions.
Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ensure Machine guards are installed and effective.
Emergency stop buttons are functional.
No unauthorized bypassing of safety devices.
Maintenance activities follow LOTO requirements
Stop unsafe acts or conditions and report violations immediately.
Follow up with implementation of Corrective actions
Monitor fire fighting equipment
Risk Assessment & Hazard Control:
Identify workplace hazards and unsafe behaviours.
Assist in basic risk assessments and
job safety analysis evaluation
Recommend corrective and preventive actions for identified risks.
Ensure safety signage and barriers are properly displayed and maintained.
PPE Compliance:
Ensure compliance to PPE usage
Ensure proper usage and accountability of PPE issued
Report repeated non-compliance to PPE usage for disciplinary action
Incident Reporting & Investigation:
Report accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Assist in incident and accident investigations when required.
Ensure incidents are documented in accordance with procedures.
Follow up on corrective actions after incidents.
Emergency Response & Preparedness:
Act as first responder during emergencies (fire, injury, evacuation).
Assist in emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
Ensure fire fighting and emergency equipment are accessible and functional.
Guide employees and visitors during emergency situations.
Training & Safety Awareness:
Promote safety awareness among workers and visitors.
Participate in safety inductions, pepe talks and toolbox talks.
Encourage safe behaviour and a positive safety culture on site.
Support supervisors in communicating safety messages effectively.
Authority:
The Safety Marshal has the authority to:
Stop any unsafe work posing an immediate risk.
Report safety violations to supervisors.
Recommend improvements to eliminate hazards.
Suspend work until hazards are controlled where there is imminent danger
Recommend disciplinary action for repeated safety breaches
Requirements
Education Degree – Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
Work experience – 2–5 years prior experience on HSE in a manufacturing or food processing industry.
Experience in extrusion, milling, or warehouse operations is an added advantage.
Language skills – English.
Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel & Outlook
Other required skills:
Basic occupational health and safety principles
Use of PPE and safety signages
Emergency procedures and first aid basics
Workplace hazard identification
Use of fire extinguishers.