32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor

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 As per 3314.4.5.3 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to supervise suspended scaffold projects on construction sites in New York City.

The 32-hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course is designed for individuals who wish to supervise suspended scaffolding projects. The Course is aimed at experienced workers, safety managers and superintendents. 

During this course students will explore New York City Construction Codes and OSHA Regulations as they pertain to the supervision of suspended scaffolds. Participants will learn the most current suspended scaffold standards and will include guidance on how to read scaffold design drawings, how to verify the fitness of the rigging crew, properly train workers on related hazards, and how to identify and respond to emergency situations. 

This course will include a hands-on portion where students will learn about and apply rope knots, terminate wire rope, build a block and tackle system, effectively install fall protection systems, and inspect/maintain different types of scaffold hoist motors.

Assembly Person:

Rigger: Must be licensed by the NYC Department of Buildings 

Foreman: Must complete a 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training Course by a NYC DOB approved training provider and receive a DOB-Issued ID card. 

Under the 2022 NYC DOB Building Codes, this training is now one of two required courses for applicants for a NYC DOB Special Rigger license. Special Rigger license applicants, as mandated by 28-404.3.2 of the NYC Administrative Code, must successfully complete this training and the 16-Hour Special Rigger Training Course within one year prior to application submittal. The courses can be taken in the sequence of your choosing 

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a 32-hour suspended scaffolding certificate on your worker wallet card if you do not already have it.

 Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to

• Identify suspended scaffold systems and their components 
• Identify common causes of scaffold and crane accidents
• Understand the inspection, maintenance, repair, use, installation, and hazards      associated with the relevant sections of the building code and industry      practice with 
• Outline differences between OSHA and NYC DOB scaffold regulations and their sources
• Demonstrate practical skills necessary to properly install and maintain fall      protection systems used on suspended scaffolds
• Apply various applications & connection techniques using ropes, knots & hitches
• Assemble the block and tackle for a fiber rope light duty scaffold
• Construct the wire rope termination for hoisting rope on suspended scaffolds 

1. 100% attendance on the course
2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
4. Completion of required post-quiz assessment
5. As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

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32 Hours in-Classroom

4 years 

English - Spanish.