8-Hours SST Worker Refresh Bundle

Course Length

8 Hours

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CEUs

None

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Course Language

English. Spanish
 

Course Sessions
1-2 Sessions​

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Course Description:

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The 8-Hour SST Worker Refresh Bundle is a refresher course designed to help New York City construction workers maintain their SST 40 card, in compliance with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) regulations. Workers are required to complete 8 hours of Site Safety Training (SST) every 5 years to keep their SST card active. This training bundle provides two options for renewing your SST 40 card and ensures that workers remain knowledgeable about updated safety protocols, hazard prevention, and compliance requirements on construction sites.

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The course must be completed within 12 months before the card’s expiration date, and the fee includes the cost of issuing the SST40 card upon successful completion.

 

Course Objectives:

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• Refresh Safety Knowledge: Reinforce key safety concepts, ensuring workers stay updated on the latest regulations.

• Maintain Compliance: Ensure compliance with NYC DOB safety training requirements for workers on construction sites.

• Minimize Risks: Equip workers with the skills to identify, prevent, and manage potential hazards on the jobsite.

• Update SST40 Card: Completion of this course will renew the SST40 card, allowing workers to remain compliant and eligible to work on NYC construction projects.

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Course Content:

The 8-hour refresher course typically covers the following key areas:
 

1. Fall Prevention (4 Hours)

• Identifying Fall Hazards: Training on how to recognize fall hazards on construction sites, including unprotected edges, floor openings, and scaffolds.

• Fall Protection Systems: Instruction on the proper use and maintenance of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), guardrails, and safety nets.

• Scaffold Safety: Safe use and inspection of supported and suspended scaffolds to prevent accidents.

• Ladder Safety: Safe practices for using ladders to avoid falls, including angle considerations and inspection procedures.
   

2. Site Safety and Health (4 Hours)

• Hazard Recognition: Identification of common jobsite hazards such as electrical risks, falling objects, and unsafe equipment.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Understanding the importance of wearing PPE such as hard hats, safety goggles, gloves, and hearing protection to minimize injury risks.

• Health Hazards in Construction: Learning about exposure to hazardous materials like silica, asbestos, and lead, and ways to manage those risks.

• Emergency Preparedness: Developing an understanding of jobsite emergency procedures, first aid, and how to respond to accidents.
   

Target Audience:

• NYC Construction Workers: This course is intended for workers who already hold an SST40 card and need to renew it to maintain compliance with NYC construction safety requirements.

• Renewal Requirement: Workers must take this course every 5 years to keep their SST40 card valid.
   

Course Delivery:

• Format: This course is typically delivered through a combination of classroom instruction, interactive discussions, and practical case studies.

• Assessment: Upon completion of the training, participants must pass a multiple-choice exam to demonstrate their understanding of the material.
   

Certification:

• SST40 Card Renewal: Upon successful completion of the course and exam, participants will receive their renewed SST40 card, which remains valid for another 5 years.
   

Additional Information:

• Course Fee: The course fee includes the cost of issuing the SST40 card.

• Completion Timeline: The course must be completed within 12 months prior to the card's expiration date to keep the SST40 card active.
   

Methods of Instruction:

A combination of lectures, PowerPoint presentations, open discussions, and testing will be used throughout the course.

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Prerequisites:

• Prior Training: Completion of the 40-hour SST Worker training is required before enrolling in the 22-hour bundle.

• Work Experience: This course is recommended for individuals who already have experience working on NYC construction sites or supervising workers.

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Successful Completion:

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Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the SST62 card, certifying them as qualified to supervise and ensure safety on NYC construction sites. The course fee includes the cost of issuing the SST card, which is valid as per NYC regulations.

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This bundle is essential for anyone looking to advance their career into supervisory roles in the NYC construction industry, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and hazard management.

 

Attendance Policy: 

Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities. Make-up time is not permitted for this training course.

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CLASS LOCATION: 

10-40 45th Avenue - Third Floor

Long Island City, New York - 1101