If you work with suspended scaffolds in New York City, you know how important safety is on the job. From navigating heights to handling heavy equipment, there are plenty of risks involved. That’s why staying up-to-date with the latest safety standards and regulations is crucial. Enter the 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher Course – a must for anyone working on suspended scaffolds in NYC.
Who Needs This Course?
If you’ve already completed the 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Course and actively use suspended scaffolding in your work, this refresher is for you. NYC regulations require that individuals take this course every four years to maintain compliance and continue working safely on suspended platforms.
Why You Need It: Staying Safe and Compliant
Suspended scaffolds are incredibly useful for working at heights, but they come with significant risks. Accidents involving falls, equipment failures, or improper rigging can lead to severe injuries or worse. The 8-hour refresher course is designed to keep you aware of these risks and ensure you are equipped to handle them.
Here’s what the course covers:
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Life-Saving Equipment: Learn how to correctly inspect and use PPE to protect yourself in high-risk environments.
• Fall Protection: Understand the key elements of fall protection systems, and how to use them effectively.
• NYC Building Code Overview: A refresher on the latest building codes and how they affect scaffold safety.
• Safe Use of Tools on Suspended Platforms: Learn the best practices for handling tools and equipment while suspended.
• Accidents, Safety Hazards, and Violations: Know how to identify hazards and prevent accidents before they occur.
• Hoist, Platform, and Rigging Practices: Review the correct methods for setting up and operating scaffolding systems.
• Rope, Knot, and Hitch Techniques: Understand how to tie critical knots and hitches for scaffold stability.
Course Objectives: What You’ll Gain
Upon completing this course, you’ll walk away with a comprehensive understanding of scaffold safety and operation. You’ll be able to:
• Recognize hazards specific to suspended scaffolds.
• Implement effective hazard mitigation procedures.
• Identify and comply with NYC laws and OSHA regulations.
• Correctly install, inspect, and use rigging hardware.
• Inspect scaffolding and personal fall arrest systems.
These skills are not just essential for your safety, but they also help you remain compliant with local laws and regulations.
Course Format: Hands-On and Engaging
This 8-hour course is designed to be interactive and hands-on, ensuring that you leave the class ready to apply what you’ve learned. Through PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies, class discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, you’ll gain practical knowledge that you can use immediately on the job.
All students will receive a manual for reference, along with practical exercises to reinforce learning. Plus, by the end of the course, you’ll earn 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to add to your professional credentials.
Who Can Attend?
To enroll in the refresher course, participants must already possess a 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User card. This ensures that everyone in the class has a foundational knowledge of scaffold use and safety.
Why Every 4 Years?
Construction and safety standards are always evolving. The NYC Department of Buildings requires scaffold workers to refresh their training every four years to ensure they remain knowledgeable about the latest safety practices, laws, and equipment. With this course, you’ll stay up-to-date and avoid any potential penalties or safety violations.
Duration: A Full Day of Training
The 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Refresher Course lasts for 16 hours of total instruction, spread out over multiple sessions (excluding breaks).
Secure Your Spot Today!
Don’t wait until it’s too late – staying on top of your scaffold safety certifications is essential for both your safety and career. Ready to book your spot? Contact us today to learn more about course availability and pricing.
Stay safe. Stay compliant. Stay professional.
