Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, CivilEngineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Some positions may accept equivalent experience in lieu of a formal degree, especiallywith substantial hands-on safety engineering experience in construction.Certifications: OSHA Certifications:o OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification (generallyrequired).o OSHA 500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry (if the individual isto train others). Certified Safety Professional (CSP): This is an advanced certification from the Board ofCertified Safety Professionals (BCSP), demonstrating expertise in safety engineering. Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST): A certification for professionalswho focus on safety in the construction industry. NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health):o NEBOSH International General Certificate or NEBOSH ConstructionCertificate. First Aid & CPR: Required for immediate emergency response. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH): For those who will be dealing with environmentalhealth aspects of construction safety, such as air quality or exposure to hazardousmaterials.Work Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience working in construction safety or as a safety engineer,often with hands-on experience on active job sites. Experience in risk management, hazard identification, and the implementation of safetysystems. Working knowledge of construction site operations and the various safety challenges(e.g., heavy machinery, fall protection, electrical hazards, etc.). Experience with safety audits and inspections on construction projects.Key Skills: Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to identify potential hazards, assess risks,and create strategies to minimize those risks. Safety Compliance: Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHAstandards) and the ability to ensure compliance across the project. Technical Safety Engineering: Ability to apply engineering principles to design saferconstruction processes, tools, and equipment. Safety Training: Experience in developing and delivering safety training programs forworkers and supervisors. Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigating accidents, identifying root causes,and recommending corrective actions. Safety Equipment Knowledge: Understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE),safety systems (e.g., fall protection, ventilation), and emergency response protocols. Project Management: Coordination with project managers to ensure safetyconsiderations are integrated into every phase of the project.