Corporate Training By Zack Academy - 40-Hour Site Safety Manager

This 40-Hour Site Safety Manager course is for construction professionals applying to take the Site Safety Manager exam or registering with the NYC Department of Buildings as a Site Safety Coordinator or Registered Construction Superintendent. This course is required by NYC Department of Buildings before taking the written examination for a New York City Site Safety Manager. 

There are no pre-requisites to take this course, however to obtain the NY DOB certification after class you must meet certain education and experience requirements. Visit the following link for full details: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/site-safety-manager-certification.page

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• Federal and State Standards
• NYC Codes for Construction Practices
• Fire Protection Regulations
• DOT Regualtions and Permits
• Record-Keeping and Reporting

 View syllabus tab for a full breakdown of the material covered in class.

Jobsite Requirements, Application Fees, Experience Requirements:

The New York City Department of Buildings certifies Site Safety Coordinators, Site Safety Managers and Construction Superintendents as part of an ongoing effort to ensure construction sites are managed safely by professionals.

A Certified Site Safety Manager must be onsite at all construction or demolitions of major buildings that are 15 or more stories or 100,000 square feet or greater. Exam Fee: $ 350. Registration Fee: $ 300. Renewal Fee: $ 150. Late Renewal Fee: $ 50. Registration Term: 3 Years. You can follow this link to the Site Safety Manager Certification Information on the NY DOB website to see what experience requirements are necessary for this certificate.

A Certified Site Safety Coordinator must be onsite at all construction or demolition of major buildings that are 10 to 14 stories. Registration Fee: $ 100. Renewal Fee: $ 50. Late Renewal Fee: $50. Registration Term: 1 Year. You can follow this link to the Site Safety Coordinator Certificate application on the NY DOB website to see what experience requirements are necessary for this certificate.

A Registered Construction Superintendent is required at new buildings and buildings under demolition nine stories and below. Registration Fee: $ 100. Renewal Fee: $ 50. Late Renewal Fee: $ 50. License Term: 3 Years. You can follow this link to the Registered Construction Superintendent application on the NY DOB website to see what experience requirements are necessary for this certificate.  

Please Note:  The following fees are separate of course fees.

NYC DOB exam fee for SITE SAFETY MANAGER License exam applicants:  $350 (Payable to NYC DOB).  

NYC DOB exam fee for SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR: $ 100 initial fee to NYC DOB along with LIC-2 application. Contact Licensing Unit at DOB (212-566-4100) to schedule appointment.

NYC DOB registration fee for CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENTS: $100 fee to NYC DOB when application is submitted. Contact Licensing unit at DOB (212-566-4100) to schedule appointment.

Syllabus

Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Site Safety Management

• Site Safety Manager & Coordinator Description
• Construction Superintendent Description
• Concrete Safety Manager Description
• Fire Safety Manager Description

2. Construction Site Accidents

• Common Causes & Prevention
• Accident Statistics
• Case Studies w/Photos 

3. NYC Site Safety Manager Certification Requirements

• Building & Construction Sites that require a Site Safety Manager
• Steps to get or renew a certificate
• Discipline/suspension/revocation of a Certification 

4. OSHA 1926 OVerview - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction  

5. Classroom Discussion

• Focus on the Four Hazards from the 10-Hour OSHA course and all applicable subparts 

6. NYC Codes Overview

• Cover all applicable codes, rules, related departent policy statements, regulatory notices, bulletins and memos
• Title 1 Rules of the City of New York - Chapter 48 & 100
• NYC Fire Code "08 - Chapter 14 Fire Safety during Construction, Alteration & Demolition
• NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) - Regulations & Permits
• Building Code "68 - All applicable sections still in effect
• Construction Codes "08 - General Administrative Provisions
• Building Code "08 – All applicable sections including:
• Update Pages/Local Laws Promulgated after July 1, 2008
• Chapter 1 Administration - Permits, Maintenance, Enforcement & Licensing;
• Chapter 33 Safeguards during Construction or Demolition;
• Chapter 35 Reference Standards

7. NYC Department of Buildings Overview

8. Site Safety Plan Requirements 

9. Jobsite Safety Violations

10. Safe Use of Tools on the Jobsite

11. Safety Protocols for:

• Concrete, Standpipe Inspection, Cranes and Derricks
• Supported/Suspended Scaffolds & Sheds

12. Reoccuring Jobsite Safety Problems

13. Jobsite Emergency Situations & Preparedness Procedures

14. NYC Buildings Unsafe Condition (311) Notification Procedure

15. NYC/DOI Buildings Integrity Training Contact Information Sheet

16. Review All Training Topics

17. Written Assessment (Multiple Choice)