In this course, students will explore New York City Construction Codes and OSHA Regulations as it pertains to supervision of suspended scaffolds. Participants learn the most current suspended scaffold standards, including guidance on how to read scaffold design drawings, how to verify the fitness of the rigging crew, properly train workers on related hazards, and also how to identify and respond to emergency situations.  << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish. 

Students will review OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and suspended scaffold standards from their original 32-hour supervisor course, focusing on supervision, hazard recognition, and prevention. Topics include visual inspection of scaffold equipment, scaffold components, PPE use, safe rigging, and assembly/disassembly methods. The course also includes hands-on assessment and testing on rope knots, wire rope termination, block and tackle systems, scaffold hoist motor operation, and safe assembly/disassembly of rigging equipment. << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish.  

The 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User course is designed for individuals who will be working on suspended scaffold systems in New York City. This course provides comprehensive training on the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of suspended scaffolds. Students will learn how to recognize potential hazards, follow safety regulations, and use scaffold equipment correctly. Key topics include OSHA and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) regulations, scaffold component identification, and safe procedures for working at heights..  << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish. 

Students will review OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and suspended scaffold standards from the original 16-hour course, focusing on hazard recognition and prevention. Topics include visual inspection of scaffold equipment, basic components, PPE use, safe rigging, and assembly/disassembly methods. The course also includes hands-on assessments and testing on rope knots, wire rope termination, block and tackle systems, scaffold hoist motor operation, and safe equipment assembly/disassembly.    << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish.

Instructors will demonstrate safe methods of installation, removal, and modification of different types of supported scaffolds using OSHA regulations, DOB standards, and good work practice as a guide. Some topics covered during the course will include major scaffold components, the importance of proper erection pre-planning, worker training, and how to read scaffold design drawings. Students participate in hands-on assessment exercises in building and dismantling supported scaffolds, applying various rope knots, and demonstrating proper ability to apply basic rigging techniques.  << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish.

To comply with the NYC-DOB's supported scaffold refresher training requirements, any individual who completed the 32-hr Supported Scaffold Training is required to complete the 8 Hour Supported Scaffold Refresher training every 4 years to update the erector/dismantler certification. The course is intended to refresh knowledge of NYC-DOB and relevant OSHA Standards. Newly updated with the latest NYC-DOB requirements, training includes hands-on assessment in scaffold installation, erection and dismantling, as well as proper use of a personal fall arrest system.
Covers preventing falls; electrical hazards; prevention of falling objects; proper inspection and loading scaffolds; and a review of all other materials covered in the 32 Hour Erector/Dismantler Supported Scaffold Training Course.  << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish.

The 4-hour NYC-DOB Supported Scaffold User course is for workers using supported scaffolds of any height, including single frames, rolling towers, baker scaffolds, and stair towers under 40'. Updated with the latest NYC-DOB requirements, training covers fall prevention, electrical hazards, scaffold inspection, loading, Chapter 33 regulations, and hands-on assessments for personal fall arrest systems and full-body harness use. Upon completion, students receive a picture ID card valid for 4 years.  << MORE INFO >>

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Language: Spanish - English & Polish.