32-Hour Lift Director - NYC Courses

The 32-Hour Lift Director course is NYC Department of Buildings prerequisite for registration as a Lift Director and licensure as a Master Rigger. The student must successfully complete a lift director training course that is at least 32 hours in length as mandated by 28-404.3.1 Section of the New York City Administrative. The Lift Director's role is discussed, as well as identifying and addressing hazards, determining appropriate matting/cribbing, dealing with environmental conditions and addressing associated hazards.

Topics Covered Include: 

• Accidents involving cranes and hoisting machines
  
• OSHA 1926 Overview
  
• NYC Construction Codes Overview
  
• NYC Department of Buildings Overview
  
• The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Overview
  
• Overview of NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) licensing, training, and certification requirements for all parties involved.
• Lift Directors authority over crew resource management.
  
• Required Crane/Derrick/Rigging Inspections
  
• Logging and Reporting Requirements
  
• Crane and Derrick Setup and Configuration.
  
• Wind and Weather Restrictions for Crane and Derricks
  
• Requirements for Operating Over Occupied Buildings
  
• Safety protocols and emergency procedures for power lines, fall protection, cranes and derricks.