40- Hour Site Safety Manager
In addition, this course fulfills the training course requirements for Site Safety Coordinator and Construction Superintendent Certification in New York City.
To obtain a Site Safety Manager Certificate, the applicant must complete & submit to the Licensing Unit a certificate of completion for 40 hours of training as mandated by the NYC 2014 Construction Codes - Title 28 General Administrative Provisions, Chapter 4 Licensing & Registration of Businesses, Trades & Occupations, Article 402 Site Safety Manager Certificate §28-402.2–Qualifications.
To obtain a Site Safety Coordinator Certificate, the applicant must complete and submit to the Licensing Unit a certificate of completion for 40 hours of training as mandated by the NYC 2014 Construction Codes - Title 28 General Administrative Provisions, Chapter 4 Licensing & Registration of Businesses, Trades & Occupations, Article 403 Site Safety Coordinator Certificate §28-403.2 Qualifications.
To register as a Construction Superintendent, the applicant must complete & submit to DOB Licensing a certificate of completion for 40 hours of training as mandated by Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York §48-03.
Course Materials: This course consists of several different components including a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include all relevant written standards.
Topics:
- Introduction to Site Safety Management
- Constuction Site Accidents
- NYC Site Safety Manager Certification Requirements
- OSHA 1926 Overview
- NYC Codes Overview
- NYC Department of Buildings Overview
- Site Safety Plan Requirements
- Jobsite Safety Violations
- Safe Use of Tools on the Jobsite
- Safety Protocols for Concrete, Standpipe Inspection, Cranes & Derricks, Supported/Suspended Scaffolds & Sheds
- Reoccurring Jobsite Safety Problems
- Jobsite Emergency Situations & Preparedness Procedures
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to understand the following:
- Compare roles and responsibilities of New York City Department of Buildings licensed site safety professionals.
- Recognize which rules and regulations were promulgated after serious construction accidents in New York City.
- Identify safety procedures to protect public and property during construction and demolition operations in New York City.
- Define construction fire protection and prevention methods that comply with the New York City Fire Code.
- Describe communication procedures between New York City Department of Buildings and licensed site safety professionals.
- Distinguish between the OSHA standards and New York City Department of Buildings Chapter 33 regulations.