Corporate Training By Zack Academy - 16-Hour Special Rigger Safety Training NYC

This 16-Hour Special Rigger Safety Training course is a licensing requirement for applications for a Special Riggers license with the NYC DOB. This course is replacing the 30-Hour Special Rigger Safety Training course. The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) requires this course for anyone who supervises suspended scaffold projects on construction sites in New York City. During the course participants will develop the core management skills required to be an effective Licensed Special Rigger performing rigging operations, which contributes to the professional development of an individual and provides evidence of supervisory qualifications.

Participants will learn to stay in compliant with contemporary rigging standards and New York City Construction Codes and OSHA Regulations. This course is more extensive and detailed than the supervisor course and will include guidance on how to read scaffold design drawings, how to verify the fitness of the rigging crew, how to properly train workers on related hazards, and how to identify and respond to emergency situations.

Topics to be covered:

• Intro to special rigging
• Rigging accidents
• OSHA 1926 overview
• NYC DOB Construction Codes
• Basic plan reading & symbols
• Rigging Math & Calculations
• Hoisting & Rigging Equipment
• Suspension Method & Setup
• Lifting & Lowering Loads
• Communication between workers & supervisors while rigging
• Safety Protocols/PPE/Operational Aids
• Hazardous/Flammable/Caustic Materials
• Emergency Procedures during Scaffold Incidents
• Logs & Record Keeping
• Evaluation of training, employment, & qualifications of rigging and specialty crews
• General construction site hazards

Prerequisites for Special Rigger Licensing:

• At least 18 years old
• Able to read and write in English
• Completed the DOB-approved 32-hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor course within 1 year of application
• Completed this DOB-approved 16-hour Special Rigger course within 1 year of application
• Have at least 2 years experience (within the last 3 years) working under a licensed special rigger as designated special rigging foreman in NYC.

Information on the Special Rigger Exam:

• A practical exam is required
• Complete DOB application LIC42 and check the Special Rigger box, and submit to NYC Department of Buildings with fee ($350)
• Once accepted, you will receive an email to schedule your in-person exam, available at several locations throughout the state
• If you pass, you'll receive a letter approximately 3-4 weeks after

Once you pass your exam, you can submit your full licensing application online with DOB.

There are several additional items required as part of your application. Please view all steps and requirements for Special Rigger Licensing Requirements on the NYC DOB website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/obtain-a-special-rigger-license.page

This course description is for informational purposes only, and requirements and fees may change. Please consult with the NYC Department of Buildings for the most recent information.