Rule 24. Qualifications of Safety Officer

1) No person shall be eligible for appointment as a Safety Officer unless he:—

(a) possesses a degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology from a recognized University established by law and has had practical experience of working in a factory in a supervisory capacity in production or maintenance or Safety Department for a period of not less than two years; or

(b) possesses a master degree in Physics or Chemistry from a recognized University established by law and has had practical experience of working in a factory in a supervisory capacity in production or maintenance or Safety Department for a period of not less than two years; or

(c) possesses a diploma in any branch of Engineering or Technology recognized by the State Government and has had practical experience of working in a factory in a supervisory capacity in production or maintenance or safety department for a period of not less than five years; or

(d) possesses a recognized degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology, and has had experience of not less than two years in a department of the Central or the State Government; or

(e) Possesses a recognized degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology, and has had at least five years’ experience of working in institutions dealing with training, education, consultancy or research in the field of accident prevention in industry.