There is no legislative requirement for the appointment of safety officers in NSW. A safety officer is not the same as an OHS representative.

If an employer chooses to employ or appoint a safety officer, it would be the employer’s decision as to what qualifications, experience, etc would be needed by such a person in relation to the particular workplace.

There is no specific course in NSW for people who wish to become a safety officer although there is a range of OHS courses available through registered training organisations and universities.

WorkCover does not have this list and people would need to contact training providers direct.