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Additional Details
PREREQUISITE: This Course Package is appropiate for individuals who meet the qualifications of a Supervisor under Local Law 196.
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Participants need to be able to communicate with the instructor in the language the course is held in. Successful completion of 32-hour suspended scaffold supervisor course, prior to enrolling in this course.
As per 3314.4.5.3 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this 8 Hour Refresher is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to continue to supervise and use suspended scaffolds in New York City. This refresher training must be completed four years after the completion of the initial 32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor training course and every four years thereafter. In accordance to 3314.4.5.9 (Grace Period), individuals who fail to complete the required refresher program or course within any 4 year period, a refresher program or course shall be considered timely if completed within 1 year after the expiration of the last previously completed initial or refresher course. Where more than 1 year has lapsed, such individual shall be required to successfully re-complete the initial training course.
In addition to completing this training course, individuals who supervise the installation or use of a suspended scaffold must be designated as a Foreman on behalf of the licensed rigger or sign hanger.
CEU Credits: 0.8
CEU REQUIREMENTS
To earn a certificate of completion and a permanent card, student must do the following:
- 100% attendance for the 8-hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher course: 8 hours of instruction time
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercise (determined by 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 ceive credit)
- Make-Up time is not allowed. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course
Audience
This course is intended for workers who are renewing an expired or soon to be expired 32 Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor or 8 Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor ID card to continue to use suspended scaffolds in NYC.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify main scaffold accident prevention methods
- Assign specific Department of Buildings or OSHA safety rule to given suspended scaffold system
- Demonstrate practical skills necessary to properly install and maintain fall protection systems used on suspended scaffolds
- Apply various applications using ropes, knots & hitches, block & tackle and wire rope termination
- Explain main responsibilities of a suspended scaffold supervisor on a New York City construction project
A plethora of methods will be used, such as auditory, visual and kinesthetic methods to ensure learning. This includes the program’s PowerPoint, related lectures, testing/quizzing, hands-on activities, and classroom discussions.