• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Degree in Civil Engineering , Construction Management , Environmental Science , or related fields

International Certifications

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) – Highly preferred worldwide
• IOSH Managing Safely
• OSHA certifications (e.g., OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety)

. First Aid & CPR Certification

A safety officer in construction should have:

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of construction safety standards (local laws + international best practices)
• Ability to conduct risk assessments
• Accident/incident investigation
• Knowledge of PPE , scaffolding safety, lifting operations, confined ...