This 32-hour comprehensive course is required for all construction industry employees in New York City under NYC Department of Buildings regulations. Established following OSHA fatality reports and documented workplace injuries in NYC, this course provides essential training on construction safety requirements and worker protection. Local Law 52 mandates this training for experienced workers responsible for erecting, dismantling, modifying, or repairing supported scaffolds exceeding 40 feet in height.
The course emphasizes that scaffold safety is critical to worker protection and addresses common hazards, including fall protection, struck-by incidents, electrocution, and structural collapse. Training covers the safe and proper installation, removal, and modification of scaffolding systems. Upon successful completion, students receive a photo identification card valid for four years.
Audience: This course is required by the NYC Department of Buildings for anyone installing or removing scaffolds in New York City.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to communicate clearly with the instructor in the language in which the course is delivered. A valid picture ID is required.
Materials: Course handouts, tests, videos, PowerPoint presentations, instructor evaluation sheets, and attendance sign-in sheets.
Course Fee Includes: Administrative fees, course materials, and certificates.
Available for Purchase: Extra booklets, certificate replacements, and certificate mailing services.
Methods of Instruction: The course combines lectures, PowerPoint presentations, open discussions, hands-on activities, and testing throughout the program.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify hazardous situations and conditions in construction environments
- Develop respect for safety and understand the rationale behind safety rules
- Gain a basic understanding of NYC Building Codes, OSHA Regulations, and New York State Codes related to supported scaffolds, and the agencies responsible for enforcement
- Perform basic inspections, maintenance, and record keeping for scaffold systems
- Execute hands-on procedures for erecting and dismantling supported scaffolds
- Plan and estimate materials needed for scaffold erection
- Read and interpret design drawings
- Use, adjust, and inspect safety equipment, including harnesses and safety lines
- Apply basic rigging principles such as knots and load calculations
Successful Completion:
To successfully complete the 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Supervisor course, students must:
- Communicate clearly with the instructor and complete all paperwork in the language in which the course is delivered. Personal interpreters are not permitted.
- Complete all required paperwork, including registration, evaluation, and attendance documentation
- Attend all required course hours. Makeup sessions must be completed within six months of the start date.
- Participate actively in class activities and reviews
- Achieve a minimum passing grade of 70% on all course tests
No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not awarded for any course.
Important Notes:
- Bring a valid photo ID, as identification will be checked on the start date
- Students should arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins
- Missed sessions can be rescheduled by contacting [email protected]
