Safety officer appointment rules set workforce-based staffing scales and qualification standards for dock and construction establishments. Prescribes the appointment of safety officers in dock work and building or other construction establishments according to workforce-based staffing scales. It sets out the required qualifications, including recognised degrees or diplomas in engineering, technology, physics, chemistry, or industrial safety, together with specified supervisory experience. It also recognises additional eligibility for persons with five years' experience in relevant government administration or in training, education, consultancy, or research in accident prevention.