32-hour suspended scaffold supervisor safety course

PREREQUISITES
Students must demonstrate an ability to read and write in English. It is recommended that students possess some experience in rigging operations, supervision and use of suspended scaffold systems
MULTILANGUAGE
English and Spanish
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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.
COURSE LENGTH
32 Hours: 18 hours of classroom instruction – 12 hours of hands-on training – 2 hours for final exam.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Identify suspended scaffold systems and their essential components
Discuss common suspended scaffold hazards based on statistical and historical data provided
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
Create a suspended scaffold inspection checklist using provided requirements
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.

LOCATIONS
25-26 50TH ST
2ND FLOOR SUITE 202
FLUSHING, NY 11377
37-63 76TH ST
3RD FLOOR
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372