Scaffold Training in NY

DOB Scaffold TrainingBrooklyn and NYC Classes

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In the US more than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job…falls are the #1 cause of fatalities!

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Falls cause 1 out of 3 of every construction worker death


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the Law

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Train Your Employees

on Scaffolds

No Worker Fall Protection and Over-reaching While on a Ladder Make For a Deadly Combination.


Proper Fall Protection Saves Lives!

Guardrails at top, middle and ends…



Department of Buildings NYC (DOB) require Scaffold Training

What are the training requirements for users of supported scaffolds?• No individual may use a supported scaffold without a scaffold user certificate• A user certificate must be obtained from OSHA, an OSHA-trained or certified provider, or a provider of a four- (4) hour training course that has been reviewed by the New York City Department of Buildings

Scaffold Training Brooklyn & NYC

16 Hour Scaffold Training• 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold Training:• NYC Rigging Rule 9 requires that workers on a

suspended scaffold have a minimum of 16hrs of training. This training includes classroom training on local regulations, good rigging practices, how to read permits, and counterweight formulas. It also includes extensive hands on training using both miniature and full-size equipment. Hands on training includes such things as operation of a motor, motor safety features, knot tying, fall protection, self rescue, outrigger set up, using other rigging devices, tiebacks, proper use of ladders, safety equipment, and much much more. Workers will be issued photo identification on a plastic credit card type Training Certificate, which is good for 4 years. After 4 years an 8-hour refresher will be required.

32 Hour Scaffold Training• Rigging Foreman Training:• NYC Rigging Rule 9 has always required that the

Licensed Rigger or his Designated Rigging Foreman oversee all suspended scaffold operations. As of April 1, 2008 all new Rigging Foreman need a total of 32hrs of Training. They must have the minimum 16hrs of Suspended Scaffold Training, plus an additional 16hrs of training geared specifically for Rigging Foreman. This course involves classroom type dialog to review NYC requirements, how to compile and complete Rigging Log Books, read CD-5s, and verify worker training. There is also in depth hands on training that includes knot tying, using a voltage meter, sling angles, specialized rigging, and inspections. Like the suspended scaffold class workers will receive a plastic photo ID card with a specific DOB tracking number.



Scaffold Training

32 Hour Pipe Scaffold • Local Law 52 requires all Scaffold Erectors

to take a 32 Hour Erectors course. Who are Scaffold Erectors? Anyone who sets up, dismantles, moves planking, or modifies a supported scaffold that is 40' tall or taller. At times scaffolds less than 40' can also require 32hr Pipe Scaffold Certifications, especially if they are set up next to the edge of buildings. Do your guys move planks? Do they adjust tie in locations? Do they set up small scaffolds on set backs or roof tops? Failure to comply is up to a $5,000.00 fine. Plastic Photo certificates will be issued and are good for four years.

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Scaffold Training in NY