1. DOB Scaffold Training
Brooklyn and NYC Classes
Scaffold Training Card in conjunction with
Construction Academy
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support@scaffoldtrainingcard.com

2. In the US more than 800 construction workers
die every year while on the job…falls are the
#1 cause of fatalities!
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3. Falls cause 1 out of 3
of every construction
worker death
Protect Your
Workers and Follow
the Law
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4. Don’t Let Your Employees Make This Deadly Mistake!
Train Your
Employees
on
Scaffolds
OSHA Violation
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5. No Worker Fall Protection and Over-reaching
While on a Ladder Make For a Deadly
Combination.
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6. Proper Fall Protection Saves Lives!
Guardrails at top, middle and ends…
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7. Department of Buildings NYC (DOB) require Scaffold Training
What are the training requirements for users of supported scaffolds?
• No individual may use a supported scaffold without a scaffold user
certificate
• A user certificate must be obtained from OSHA, an OSHA-trained or
certified provider, or a provider of a four- (4) hour training course that has
been reviewed by the New York City Department of Buildings
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8. Scaffold Training Brooklyn & NYC
16 Hour Scaffold Training 32 Hour Scaffold Training
• 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold Training: • Rigging Foreman Training:
• NYC Rigging Rule 9 requires that workers on a • NYC Rigging Rule 9 has always required that
suspended scaffold have a minimum of 16hrs the Licensed Rigger or his Designated Rigging
of training. This training includes classroom Foreman oversee all suspended scaffold
training on local regulations, good rigging operations. As of April 1, 2008 all new
practices, how to read permits, and Rigging Foreman need a total of 32hrs of
counterweight formulas. It also includes Training. They must have the minimum 16hrs
extensive hands on training using both of Suspended Scaffold Training, plus an
miniature and full-size equipment. Hands on additional 16hrs of training geared
training includes such things as operation of specifically for Rigging Foreman. This course
a motor, motor safety features, knot involves classroom type dialog to review NYC
tying, fall protection, self rescue, outrigger requirements, how to compile and complete
set up, using other rigging Rigging Log Books, read CD-5s, and verify
devices, tiebacks, proper use of worker training. There is also in depth hands
ladders, safety equipment, and much much on training that includes knot tying, using a
more. Workers will be issued photo voltage meter, sling angles, specialized
identification on a plastic credit card type rigging, and inspections. Like the suspended
Training Certificate, which is good for 4 years. scaffold class workers will receive a plastic
After 4 years an 8-hour refresher will be photo ID card with a specific DOB tracking
required. number.
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9. Scaffold Training
Monthly Classes in English &
32 Hour Pipe Scaffold Spanish
• Local Law 52 requires all Scaffold
Erectors to take a 32 Hour Erectors • Day Classes
course. Who are Scaffold Erectors?
Anyone who sets up, dismantles, moves • Night Classes (4 hour only)
planking, or modifies a supported
scaffold that is 40' tall or taller. At times • Call 800-501-9440 To
scaffolds less than 40' can also require Register
32hr Pipe Scaffold
Certifications, especially if they are set
up next to the edge of buildings. Do
• DOB Approved
your guys move planks? Do they adjust
tie in locations? Do they set up small
• Temporary Cards Available
scaffolds on set backs or roof tops? by e-mail
Failure to comply is up to a $5,000.00
fine. Plastic Photo certificates will be • Discounts For More Then
issued and are good for four years. One Student (not available
for 4 Hour classes)
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