Construction Safety (COSF1-CE)

This 40-hour course is a New York City Department of Buildings prerequisite for the Site Safety Manager exam. Based on the NYC-DOB Code Chapter 26 and Subchapter 19 Safety of Public and Property during Construction Operations, review Local Law (L/L) #45/83 filing for site safety programs and designation of site safety managers; DOB manual for site safety programs; reference standards (RS) 19-1, power actuated fastening systems safety requirements; RS-2, power operated cranes and derricks; RS-3, cableways; and RS-4, safety nets. Other topics include L/L #10/80 and L/L #11/98, inspection of exterior walls and building appurtenances, LL #61/87, storage of materials during construction operations, and FDNY fire protection requirements.

The City of New York Department of Buildings requires individuals who have a Site Safety Manager's license to complete a seven-hour refresher course on construction site safety every three years. This course presents an overview of New York City Building Code regulations for new building construction; reviews the responsibilities of the site safety manager; and discusses the effective implementation of a site safety program, as well as recent revisions to Article 19.