Course Description: This course satisfies the New York City (NYC) requirement for Fall Protection training for all workers and supervisors. This course can also be used towards the renewal of the SST Worker and Supervisor cards, in compliance with Local Law 196 and the NYC Building Code.
Updated SST Card will be provided.
Topics include:
- Fall Hazards
- Fall Protection options.
- Rope descent systems.
- Ladder safety.
- Training requirements.
- Guardrails, netting and hole covers.
- Slips, Trips & Falls.
Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Be generally familiar with terms associated with falls in construction.
• Recognize, avoid and prevent fall hazards.
• Be aware of regulatory safety requirements associated with falls, including OSHA’s Subpart M.
• Learn how to make informed decisions when working at heights.
Course Materials: Will be distributed during course.
CEU’s: 0.4
Course Duration: 4 hours of training (not including class breaks).
