8-hour Site Safety

To renew your 40-Hour Site Safety Manager certification, you must complete the 8-Hour
Site Safety class in person or via a live webinar. Pre-recorded or self-paced options are not
accepted by the DOB.

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Course Description

The 8-Hour Site Safety Training course serves as a refresher for the 40-Hour Site Safety
Manager Course, which provides a comprehensive presentation of Chapter 33 and the Rules
of the City of New York that pertain to public protection. During the training, students will
review the hazards associated with working in the New York City construction environment
and the specific methods and work practices required on an urban construction site.

Disclaimer

As of May 2019, this course serves as a replacement for both the 8-Hour Chapter 33 and the
8-Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher training courses. This new course may be used towards
the renewal of an SSM or SSC license and/or to satisfy 8 hours of prescribed training for a Site
Safety Training Card as required by Local Law 196 of 2017.

Why Choose FastTrack TLG

Course Hours
8 Hours

Course Sessions
1-2 Sessions

Course Code
SAF-202

Course Languages
English – Spanish

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• 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

Course Overview

Participants will gain the knowledge needed to reduce risks and improve workplace safety.

CEUs
1.0

CEU Requirements

• 
  100% attendance for the course
• 
  Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
• 
  Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
• 
  Completion of the required pre-and post-quiz assessment
• 
  As applicable, achievement of the minimum passing score on the required end-of- course examination
• 
  Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to take this course. Students must be able to verbally communicate with instructor in primary language of the training. (If you are going to work in
the state of New York, it is mandatory to have your OSHA 30 + SST 10 card.) Per NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), Section 104-6 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of NY, this course
satisfies licensees continuing education renewal requirements for the Site Safety Manager
(SSM) License or Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) Certificate. The SMM license expires every
three (3) years and holders must complete this course one year immediately prior to renewing their license. SSC certificate holders must successfully complete this course every year, as the NYC DOB requires annual renewal of the coordinator certification. As of April 2019, this course may also be used to satisfy 8 hours of prescribed training for a
Site Safety Training Card, as is required by Local Law 196 of 2017.

Audience

Experienced Construction workers, supervisors, and other personnel responsible for construction activities with general knowledge of the New York City Building Codes as it relates to worker and public safety.

Individuals applying for a Site Safety Training Card.
Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities including review quiz and hands-on exercises.
Card validity: 4 years
The price does not include the printing of any SST card