NYC DOB 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User

03/08/21 – 7am-4pm

03/09/21 – 7am-4pm

Location:

589 Johnson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Chapter 33 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York requires individuals who use or work on a suspended scaffold in NYC to complete 16-hours of training by a Dept. of Buildings-approved training provider. This certification must be renewed every four years.

Prerequisites: None

Course content includes:

• Introduction to Suspended Scaffolds:
• Suspended Scaffold Accidents
• Review of OSHA 29 CFR 1926:
• Subpart “L” – Scaffolds
• Subpart “M” – Fall Protection
• Subpart “P” – Personal Protective Equipment
• NYC Dept. of Buildings & Construction Codes:
• BC 3301 – General
• BC 3314 – Scaffolds
• BC 3307 – Protection of Pedestrians
• Principals of Fall Protection
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems
• Suspended Scaffold Hardware, Inspection & Use:
• Inspection
• Rejection Criteria for Hardware & Components
• Safe Use of Tools
• Platforms
• Anchor Points, Tie Backs, Parapet Hooks
• Procedures for Suspended Scaffold Planning, Erection & Removal
• Basic Ropes, Knots & Hitch Configurations
• Lifelines
• Emergency Situations & Preparedness Procedures

Student learning will be achieved through classroom presentations, lectures and hands-on demonstrations including use of scale-model & full-size scaffolds.

Requirements to Receive Certificate of Completion:

To receive a certificate of completion for this course, students must:

• Be present during 100% of the course
• Participate actively in learning activities, including hands-on demonstrations
• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the final exams (written & practical)

Note: The practical portion of the final exam requires students to demonstrate basic proficiency in tying knots, terminating wire rope, assembling block & tackle, and hoist motor operation.

Students who do not achieve 70% on the written or practical exam may retake the entire 16-hour course and exam for a fee of $150. Students who fail the exam are not eligible for a refund.

Make-up time is not permitted for this course. If, for any reason, a student misses any part of the training, the student must contact NYCSTC to make arrangements attend another class (additional fees may apply).