Wouldn’t it be great if your training certifications could be kept in one convenient place, eliminating the need for several cards? Now they can! The new Worker Wallet will house proof of all your certification information in ONE card replacing the following worker cards:

• Climber/Tower Crane Rigger

• Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover

• Mast Climber User/Operator & Refresher

• Suspended Scaffold User

• Rigging Supervisor

• Suspended Scaffold Supervisor

• Rigging Worker

• Periodic Gas Piping Inspector

• Supported Scaffold User

DOB-approved course providers will start issuing the Worker Wallet on November 1, 2024, through the NYCDOB Training Connect platform. The new card is the only card DOB will accept as valid proof of training for the worker cards listed.

Validate your Worker Wallet in the Training Connect app found on Google Play or the Apple App Store. For more information visit nyc.gov/dob-trainingconnect and get your card today!

 October 23, 2024 SERVICE NOTICE June 2010 

Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and Construction Superintendents are required to report the unlicensed operation of articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, and rotating telehandlers. Recent rulemaking will require operators of articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, and rotating telehandlers to possess a NYC HMO license. 

Beginning November 7, 2024, articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, and rotating telehandlers can only be operated by a person who: 

1. Possesses a pending application for a limited HMO license for an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler, respectively, that was submitted on or before November 6, 2024; or 
2. Possesses an appropriate HMO license for the operation of the equipment; or 
3. Is supervised by a NYC HMO in accordance with the provisions of 1 RCNY 104-23 of the Rules of the City of New York. 

The new licensing requirements apply to use of an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler to deliver materials to a construction site or move materials around a construction site. This includes the lifting of material with a fork, cradle, jib, or similar device. 

Exemptions 

The new requirements do not apply to: 

• Work that occurs in an industrial or commercial plant or yard, or on a ship or barge. 
• Excavation equipment, high reach demolition equipment, tree trimming equipment, and aerial work platforms – this includes rotating telehandlers when configured as an excavator, demolition grappler, tree trimmer, or aerial work platform. 
• Articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, or rotating telehandlers that have a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 1 ton or less. 

See NYC Administrative Code §28-405.1, NYC Building Code Sections 3316.1 and 3319.1 and 1 RCNY 3319-01(i)(1) for exemption details. To be exempt, the device and operation must comply with all the exemption parameters. 

Notification Required 

BC 3310.8.2.1 requires site safety managers and site safety coordinators to report the unlicensed operation of cranes at major building jobsites for which the site safety manager or coordinator is responsible. BC 3301.13.10 similarly requires construction superintendents to report the unlicensed operation of cranes at non-major building jobsites for which the construction superintendent is responsible. As of November 7, 2024, this will include the operation of an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler by a person not meeting one of the 3 outlined conditions and not otherwise exempt from licensing. 

Reporting to DOB must be made by calling 311. 

Failure to Notify May Result in Violations & Disciplinary Action 

Safety managers, site safety coordinators, and construction superintendents who fail to report the unlicensed operation of an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler at their jobsite on and after November 7, 2024, may be subject to violations and disciplinary action. 

 October 23, 2024 SERVICE NOTICE June 2010 

Recent rule changes have revised the NCCCO certifications required for each class of New York City Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license. Beginning November 7, 2024, New York City licensed HMOs will need to hold a relevant NCCCO certification to operate an articulating boom crane or rotating telehandler. 

As of November 7, 2024, HMO A, B, C1, C2, or C3 licensees* who wish to operate an articulating boom crane will need to hold a relevant NCCCO ABC, ABW, or ABL certification.** HMO A, B, C1, and C2 license holders* who wish to operate a rotating telehandler will need to hold the relevant NCCCO THR (rotating telehandler) certification. 

ABC, ABW, ABL, and THR certifications are optional and are not required to obtain or renew an HMO A, B, C1, C2, or C3 license. 

Applies to Deliveries 

The new certification requirements apply to use of an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or rotating telehandler to deliver materials to a construction site or move materials around a construction site. This includes the lifting of material with a fork, cradle, jib, or similar device. 

For more information on the new certifications, please review Table 2 and its footnotes in the recent amendments to 1 RCNY 104-09 of the Rules of the City of New York. 

FOOTNOTES 

* Licensees are reminded they may only operate equipment within the scope of their license. For example, an HMO C1 or C2 licensee cannot operate an articulating boom crane or a rotating telehandler with a boom, including jibs and other extensions to the boom, in excess of 200ft in length, or with a manufacturer’s rated capacity in excess of 50 tons. An HMO C3 licensee can only operate an articulating boom crane to install, maintain, or remove a sign. The crane cannot have a boom, including jibs and other extensions to the boom, in excess of 135ft in length, or with a manufacturer’s rated capacity in excess of 3 tons. 

** Operation of an articulating boom crane will be limited based on the type of certification held. For example, the ABL certification will only authorize the operation of an Articulating Boom Loader. The ABW certification will authorize the operation of any articulating boom crane configuration, including when equipped with a winch. 

*** HMO C3 licensees will not be authorized to operate a rotating telehandler. HMO C3 licensees may apply for a separate limited HMO license if they are so qualified. 

 October 2, 2024 SERVICE NOTICE June 2010 

Beginning January 1, 2025, any person acting as a Lift Director or performing the duties of a Lift Director must be registered with the Department of Buildings as a Lift Director, or be licensed by DOB as a Master Rigger, or be a Master Rigging Foreman and acting as a Lift Director under the direct and continuing supervision of the Licensed Master Rigger. See NYC Administrative Code § 28-424.2. 

Additional Information 

Review Article 424 of the NYC Administrative Code for more information about the qualification requirements for a lift director registration. Review 1 RCNY §3319-02 for the responsibilities and duties of a Lift Director. 

DOB NOW Training 

The Department is conducting free training sessions to explain the new process and demonstrate how to use DOB NOW: Licensing. Visit the DOB NOW Training Page at nyc.gov/dobnowtraining to register for training and to access step-by-step guides, user manuals, and videos. 

DOB NOW Inquiries & Support 

To submit an inquiry about DOB NOW, visit the DOB NOW Help Form at nyc.gov/dobnowhelp. 

 October 2, 2024 SERVICE NOTICE June 2010 

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all Site Safety Coordinator, Site Safety Manager, and Construction Superintendent license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be processed through DOB NOW: Licensing and will no longer be available in BIS Options. 

DOB NOW Login 

Use your NYC.ID account to login to DOB NOW at nyc.gov/dobnow. If you need to create an NYC.ID account, visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips. 

DOB NOW Training 

The Department is conducting free training sessions to explain the new process and demonstrate how to use DOB NOW: Licensing. Visit the DOB NOW Training Page at nyc.gov/dobnowtraining to register for training and to access step-by-step guides, user manuals, and videos. 

DOB NOW: BIS Options Applications 

Any renewal and new license applications submitted in DOB NOW: BIS Options before October 16, 2024, will still have to be completed in DOB NOW: BIS Options, but all future transactions on that license will be performed in DOB NOW: Licensing. 

License Card Reissuances & Changes to License Information 

In-person requests and emails to the Licensing Unit will no longer be accepted. For renewals, license card reissuances, and requests to update current license information, login to DOB NOW, select Licensing and click Manage Profile to submit the new information 

DOB NOW Inquiries & Support 

To submit an inquiry about DOB NOW, visit the DOB NOW Help Form at nyc.gov/dobnowhelp. 

 September 27, 2024 SERVICE NOTICE June 2010 

Starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all new Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license applications, renewal submissions, card re-issuance requests and changes to information will be submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing and will no longer be available in BIS Options. 

Applicants will be able to apply for all HMO licenses, including the new limited licenses provided for in 1 RCNY 104-09: 

• Class A 
• Class B 
• Class C (formerly C-1) 
• Limited License Boom Trucks (formerly C-2) 
• Limited License Sign Hanging Cranes (formerly C-3) 
• NEW Limited License Articulating Boom Cranes 
• NEW Limited License Mini Cranes 
• NEW Limited License Telehandlers. 

Holders of an HMO C-1, C-2, or C-3 license will be allowed to continue to operate the same type of equipment they are currently authorized to operate on and after November 7, 2024, and will not be required to obtain a new license card with the new HMO license name. A new license card displaying the updated license name will be issued when the license is renewed in DOB NOW: Licensing. 

Applicants for the New Limited Licenses will be Allowed to Continue Operating on and After November 7, 2024 

Individuals who submit an application for a Limited HMO license for an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or telehandler before November 7, 2024, in DOB NOW: Licensing will be permitted to continue to operate the hoisting machine for which they submitted a license application while their license application is in Pending Background Review or Pending QA Review status (not Pre-Filing status). 

DOB NOW: BIS Options Applications 

Any renewal and new license applications submitted in DOB NOW: BIS Options before October 16, 2024, will still have to be completed in DOB NOW: BIS Options, but all future transactions on that license will be performed in DOB NOW: Licensing. 

License Card Reissuances & Changes to License Information 

In-person requests and emails to the Licensing Unit will no longer be accepted. For renewals, license card reissuances, and requests to update current license information, login to DOB NOW, select Licensing and click on Manage Profile to submit the new information. build safe|live safe nyc.gov/buildings 

Additional Information 

Review the July 24, 2024 Service Notice for more information about Hoisting Machine Operator licenses. 

DOB NOW Login 

Use your NYC.ID account to login to DOB NOW at nyc.gov/dobnow. If you need to create an NYC.ID account, visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips. 

DOB NOW Training 

The Department of Buildings is conducting free training sessions to explain the new process and demonstrate how to use DOB NOW: Licensing. Visit the DOB NOW Training Page at nyc.gov/dobnowtraining to register for training and to access step-by-step guides, user manuals, and videos. 

DOB NOW Inquiries & Support 

To submit an inquiry about DOB NOW, visit the DOB NOW Help Form at nyc.gov/dobnowhelp. 

 Service Notice September 12, 2024

 Recent rule changes effect the operation of fixed (non-rotating) telehandlers. 

Certified Operator Required 

Beginning November 7, 2024, the operator of a fixed telehandler must possess a NCCCO certification for the operation of a telehandler when the fixed telehandler is: 

1. Used to move a suspended load; or 
2. Configured with a hook attachment, jib attachment, concrete bucket attachment, or a vacuum or magnetic lifting attachment. 

Licensed Operator Required 

When a fixed telehandler is equipped with a hoisting mechanism (that is, a hoist drum and rope reeving system used for lifting and lowering loads), the operator must be licensed as a New York City Class A, Class B, Class C (formally C-1), Limited Boom Truck (formally C-2), or Limited Telehandler Hosting Machine Operator. 

When the boom of the fixed telehandler – including jibs and other extensions to the boom – exceeds 200 ft in length, or when the manufacturer’s rated capacity of the fixed telehandler exceeds 50 tons, the operator must be licensed as a New York City Class A or Class B Hosting Machine Operator. Beginning November 7, 2024, this provision will apply regardless of if the fixed telehandler is equipped with a hoisting mechanism or not. 

Exemptions 

Even when a fixed telehandler is configured or operated in such a way that it meets one of the certification or licensing requirements above, a NCCCO certification or HMO license is not required for: 

• Work that occurs in an industrial or commercial plant or yard, or on a ship or barge. 
• Excavation equipment, high reach demolition equipment, tree trimming equipment, and aerial work platforms – this includes fixed telehandlers when configured as an excavator, demolition grappler, tree trimmer, or aerial work platform. 
• Fixed telehandlers that have a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 1 ton or less. 

See NYC Administrative Code §28-405.1, NYC Building Code Sections 3316.1 and 3319.1 and 1 RCNY 3319- 01(i)(1) for exemption details. The above-mentioned exemptions will only apply when the device and operation complies with all the parameters of the exemption. 

Forks 

The lifting of loads on the forks of a fixed telehandler does not require the operator to possess a NCCCO certification or HMO license, provided: 

1. The boom of the fixed telehandler, including jibs and attachments, does not exceed 200 ft in length; and 
2. The manufacturer’s rated capacity of the fixed telehandler does not exceed 50 tons; and 
3. The fixed telehandler is not equipped with a hoisting mechanism; and 
4. The load is not suspended from the telehandler. See the service notice regarding the prohibition against lifting loads suspended from a fork. 

For more information, please review the recent amendments to 1 RCNY 104-09 of the Rules of the City of New York. 

Stay Safe with the 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher Course in NYC

Working on suspended scaffolds in New York City requires up-to-date knowledge and skills. To keep your certification current, professionals must complete the 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher Course every four years after finishing the 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Course. This refresher ensures you stay compliant and maintain a safe working environment.

What You’ll Learn

The course covers essential topics for scaffold users:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and life-saving gear

• Fall protection techniques to prevent accidents

• Key NYC Building Code regulations

• Safe use of tools and platform operations

• Common safety hazards, accidents, and violations

• Proper use of hoists, platforms, and rigging equipment

• Calculating load limits and capacity factors

• Rope configurations and knot techniques for secure installations

Who Can Take the Course?

Participants must have completed the 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Course and possess the corresponding card to enroll in this refresher program.

Course Objectives

By the end of this 8-hour course, participants will:

• Identify and mitigate hazards associated with suspended scaffolds

• Understand NYC laws and OSHA regulations for scaffold operations

• Perform equipment inspections to ensure safety and compliance

• Install and operate rope scaffolds using back hitch and night hitch techniques

• Inspect wire rope and rigging hardware, such as C-hooks and outrigger beam systems

• Properly use and care for personal fall arrest systems

Course Format

The course uses a mix of PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies, and hands-on demonstrations to ensure students fully understand scaffold safety practices. Participants will also receive a student manual for reference and complete practical exercises in class.

Certification and CEUs

This course provides 1.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and keeps your certification up to date for working on suspended scaffolds.

Course Length

Expect 8 hours of intensive training (excluding breaks) to enhance your knowledge and skills, keeping you prepared for safe and compliant scaffold work in NYC.

Ensure your skills stay sharp and meet NYC requirements by enrolling in the 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher Course today. Safety starts with you!

Date: September 12, 2024

Slinging loads from a fork is dangerous and illegal. 

Operators of heavy equipment, including but not limited to articulating boom cranes and telehandlers, are reminded that suspended loads must be attached to a: 

1. Hook; or 
2. Secure connection point, such as a lifting eye, that is provided or authorized by the manufacturer of the hoisting machine or hoisting equipment. 

No load shall be slung over, wrapped around, tied to, or otherwise draped from a boom, fork, cradle, lifting arm, bucket, platform, basket, or similar accouterment. 

For more information, please review 1 RCNY 3316-01(d)(8) of the Rules of the City of New York. 

Date: September 12, 2024

Recent rule changes effect the operation of fixed (non-rotating) telehandlers. 

Certified Operator Required 

Beginning November 7, 2024, the operator of a fixed telehandler must possess a NCCCO certification for the operation of a telehandler when the fixed telehandler is: 

1. Used to move a suspended load; or 
2. Configured with a hook attachment, jib attachment, concrete bucket attachment, or a vacuum or magnetic lifting attachment. 

Licensed Operator Required 

When a fixed telehandler is equipped with a hoisting mechanism (that is, a hoist drum and rope reeving system used for lifting and lowering loads), the operator must be licensed as a New York City Class A, Class B, Class C (formally C-1), Limited Boom Truck (formally C-2), or Limited Telehandler Hosting Machine Operator. 

When the boom of the fixed telehandler – including jibs and other extensions to the boom – exceeds 200 ft in length, or when the manufacturer’s rated capacity of the fixed telehandler exceeds 50 tons, the operator must be licensed as a New York City Class A or Class B Hosting Machine Operator. Beginning November 7, 2024, this provision will apply regardless of if the fixed telehandler is equipped with a hoisting mechanism or not. 

Exemptions 

Even when a fixed telehandler is configured or operated in such a way that it meets one of the certification or licensing requirements above, a NCCCO certification or HMO license is not required for: 

• Work that occurs in an industrial or commercial plant or yard, or on a ship or barge. 
• Excavation equipment, high reach demolition equipment, tree trimming equipment, and aerial work platforms – this includes fixed telehandlers when configured as an excavator, demolition grappler, tree trimmer, or aerial work platform. 
• Fixed telehandlers that have a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 1 ton or less. 

See NYC Administrative Code §28-405.1, NYC Building Code Sections 3316.1 and 3319.1 and 1 RCNY 3319-01(i)(1) for exemption details. The above-mentioned exemptions will only apply when the device and operation complies with all the parameters of the exemption. 

Forks 

The lifting of loads on the forks of a fixed telehandler does not require the operator to possess a NCCCO certification or HMO license, provided: 

1. The boom of the fixed telehandler, including jibs and attachments, does not exceed 200 ft in length; and 
2. The manufacturer’s rated capacity of the fixed telehandler does not exceed 50 tons; and 
3. The fixed telehandler is not equipped with a hoisting mechanism; and 
4. The load is not suspended from the telehandler. See the service notice regarding the prohibition against lifting loads suspended from a fork. 

For more information, please review the recent amendments to 1 RCNY 104-09 of the Rules of the City of New York.