8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer / Remover Refresher

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Local Law 52 of 2005, to continue installing and/or removing supported scaffolds in New York City, all persons must complete the 8-hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Refresher Course after the expiration date; to be eligible to receive a scaffold certification through this course, the original scaffold card must be renewed within 1 year of its expiration date. If an individual does not complete the 8-hour Supported Scaffold Refresher Course in the allotted time, they will be required to complete the 32-hour Supported Scaffold Installation and Removal class again.

This scaffolding training course is intended for individuals seeking to renew their expired or soon-to-expire 32-hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover card used in the supervision and use of supported scaffolding in New York City.

The course is designed to review what was learned during the 32-hour supported scaffold installation/removal course, as well as to discuss changes and updates to New York City DOB and OSHA policies, and compliant scaffolding standards. During the course, workers can share knowledge and experiences that help enrich the training and contribute to maintaining safe workplaces that use supported scaffolds.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a 8-hour supported scaffolding certificate on your worker wallet card if you do not already have it.

• Define the essential elements of a supported scaffold and how they are used
• Understand differences between OSHA Scaffolding Standards and the Building Code of New York City
• Identify the dangers caused by working on supported scaffolds.
• Understand Hazards that are related to installing and/or removing supported scaffolds
• Apply knowledge of supported scaffold installation and dismantling 
• Inspect components related to supported 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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8 Hours in-Classroom

4 years

English - Spanish.