Additional Details
NYC DOB REQUIREMENT:
PREREQUISITE: This Course Package is appropiate for individuals who meet the qualifications of a Worker or Supervisor under Local Law 196.
For More information on NYC Local Law 196, Visit this Page.
Participants need to be able to communicate with the instructor in the language the course is held in.
Local Law 52 of 2005 requires that all workers using supported scaffolds on construction sites in New York City receive this training and get their 4-hour scaffold card. Individuals must re-take this training course every 4 years
As of June 1st, 2019 Supervisors will need a total of 62 hours of training which must include among other courses the 4 Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher Class.
CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS)
CEU: 0.4
Audience
Any individual who is required to use or work on a supported scaffold in New York City.
CEU REQUIREMENTS
- 100% attendance for this 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User & Refresher Course: 4 Hours of instruction time
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises (determined by the course instructor)
- Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
- As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
- Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)
- Make up time is not allowed. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- List supported scaffold types and its major components
- Identify the most common supported scaffold safety hazards
- Protect themselves from supported scaffold safety hazards
- Outline New York City Building Code supported scaffold safety requirements
- Inspect supported scaffolds in accordance with federal and local safety regulations