8 HOUR SAFETY TRAINING

The 8 hour Site Safety Course is for individuals who are looking to renew their site safety certifications. The course will review the information learned in the 40 Hour Site Safety Course which is a comprehensive presentation of Chapter 33 and New York City Rules relating to public protection. During the course students will review the potential hazards of working in a New York City Construction site environment and the various methods and work practices that are necessary to keep employees and the public safe.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Site Safety Manager and Construction Superintendent License holders must successfully complete this safety training course within one year prior to renewing their license, which expires every 3 years. Site Safety Coordinators must successfully complete this course every year, as the NYC DOB requires annual renewal of the coordinator certification. For more information on becoming a construction site safety license please visit the Department of Buildings Website.

CEUs

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CEUs REQUIREMENTS

1. 100% attendance for the 8 hour site safety course
2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by the course instructor)
4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
5. As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this NYC DOB approved 8 hour site safety course, you should be able to:

1. Explain the differences between the various types of safety professionals
2. Recognize rules and regulations and the reasons why they were put into place
3. Identify the different types of safety practices and procedures that are put in place to protect the public and property during construction and demolition operations in NYC
4. Describe proper communication procedures between licensed safety professionals and the New York City Department of Buildings
5. Describe the differences between OSHA standards and NYC DOB Chapter 33 regulations
6. Identify potential fire hazards and prevention methods in compliance with the New York City Fire Code