Our NYC SST 40-Hour Training provides detailed instruction, practical applications, and scenarios to build a stronger foundation in site safety within NYC construction environments.
Under NYC Local Law 196, construction and demolition workers at all construction job sites must complete 40 hours of NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)-approved Site Safety Training (SST). Workers must complete this training to earn an SST Worker Card, which is now a mandatory requirement to enter any New York City construction site with a Site Safety Plan.
Ensure you meet NYC DOB requirements with our comprehensive 40-hour NYC SST Worker Training course. This OSHA 40 SST training provides workers with detailed knowledge of OSHA Standards 1926 for the Construction Industry and NYC Local Law 196 for fall prevention and drug and alcohol awareness.
What does the NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training for Workers cover to obtain an SST Card?
NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) for Workers meets all NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) SST requirements needed to obtain an SST Card. This comprehensive program includes:
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training
- SST 8-Hour Fall Prevention Training
- SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training.
What Will You Receive Upon Course Completion?
- A Certification upon course completion.
- A wallet-sized Site Safety Card for Workers.
- An OSHA 30 DOL Card.
Who is this NYC SST 40-Hour Workers Training Course Designed For?
This SST 40 hours work site safety training course is designed for construction workers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island, ensuring full compliance with New York City’s local safety requirements. It is a mandatory requirement for workers on job sites where a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Concrete Safety Manager is required.
This course is ideal for new construction workers who need both OSHA and SST training, workers whose OSHA training is over five years old, or anyone seeking to meet NYC DOB training requirements.
To determine whether your job site requires an SST Card, please visit the Site Safety Construction Map and enter your site address.
Site Safety Training (SST) Card Renewal Requirement
An SST Card is valid for five years. To renew the card, cardholders must complete a refresher course within 12 months before the card expires. Expired SST cards cannot be renewed. If the card has expired, individuals must apply for a new card and complete all the required training for the new SST card.
It should be noted that the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training is valid only for 4 years, and must be renewed before expiration to meet OSHA training requirements.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic SST 40 hour for Workers Training certificate for course completion, which will be emailed immediately. After completing all the required courses, you will be issued a wallet-sized Site Safety Card and an OSHA DOL Card. We will also update Training Connect with your unique identification card number and the card issuance and expiration date.
Please note that to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged SST card, you will be charged $10.
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- Our telephone support is available Monday to Saturday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific time).
Please reach us via:
- Email: info@HAZWOPER-OSHA.com
- Toll-free: (866) 429-6742
- Local: (310) 498-0546
Our interactive NYC SST 40-Hour Workers Training course adds more value for the learner by creating a two-way dialogue and enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish. We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics, and animations to make the user experience engaging, informative, and enjoyable while keeping the safety training course content fresh and as dynamic as possible.
This 40-hour SST training course for construction and demolition workers is fully narrated, providing learners with comprehensive audio guidance throughout the entire course.
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This OSHA 40 SST workers training course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime, from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your training course without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your online NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training for Workers course on your iPhone® without missing a step.
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Course Objectives – NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training for Workers
- Explain the importance of OSHA in providing a safe and healthful workplace to workers covered by OSHA.
- Recognize how management plays a role to create a healthy and safe work environment through safety and health programs, worksite analysis to identify potential hazards on site, and levels of controls used to control exposure to hazardous materials and situations.
- Identify the struck-by and caught-in or caught-between hazards associated with serious construction-related injuries.
- Recognize the appropriate PPE to use based on a workplace evaluation and the types of hazards present.
- Identify the appropriate hearing protection for your workplace based on the hazards of excessive noise, the types of noise, the results of a noise-monitoring program, and the OSHA rules for hearing protection.
- Distinguish the appropriate respiratory protection for your workplace based on the types of airborne contaminants, the functions of different respirators, and the OSHA rules for respiratory protection.
- Identify hazards posed by lead and crystalline silica in construction and how to control and avoid them.
- Recognize the hazards of asbestos and identify ways to stay safe as you work in and around asbestos, including monitoring, communication, training, medical surveillance, PPE, and engineering controls.
- List the components of a Written Hazard Communication Program, including its purpose, the risks posed by chemicals in the workplace, and the importance of the MSDS and hazard warning labels.
- Identify safe work practices for electricity, including recognizing electrical terms, basic electrical safety principles, and electrical safety regulations.
- Understand the safety hazards associated with non-powered hand tools and identify hazards related to powered hand tools.
- Recognize types of fall hazards and how to prevent falls in your work environment by using appropriate fall protection.
- Recognize ladder hazards, types of ladder-related injuries, and how to select, inspect, and maintain ladders.
- Identify the dangers involved in excavations and the safe work practices for employees working in or near trenches and excavations.
- Understand the types of scaffolds and how to safely use them.
- Identify the safety requirements for working with or near cranes, including how to avoid accidents and recognize hazards.
- Recognize the safe work practices for working with or near heavy equipment.
- Recognize safe operating procedures for forklifts, workplace hazards, and how to handle special types of forklifts.
- Learn how to properly use, maintain, store, and dispose of materials.
- Identify a confined space, its hazards, the OSHA requirements for confined spaces, and the duties and responsibilities of confined space workers.
- Identify methods of fire prevention and describe OSHA requirements for fire protection.
- Outline the general safety requirements for welding and cutting and list the safety precautions.
- Identify the OSHA safety requirements for construction operations involving concrete and masonry.
- Recognize the OSHA safety requirements for steel erection activities.
- Recognize the role ergonomics plays in helping construction workers avoid work-related MSDs and identify how to avoid on-the-job injury when performing different types of activities.
- Identify key factors, stages of progression, and the effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain, body, and behavior.
- Discuss the consequences of substance use in the workplace, recognize signs of abuse, and differentiate between prescription and illegal drugs.
- Explore effective prevention methods, the role of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs, and workplace initiatives like Employee Assistance Programs.
NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training for Workers Course Syllabus
This SST 40-hour training for construction and demolition workers employed in the five boroughs of New York State comprises three training courses.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training - Comprises 22 modules and 93 lessons.
- SST 8-Hour Fall Prevention Training - Comprises five modules broken down into 18 lessons.
- SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training - Consists of 4 lessons.
Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training for Workers: Introduction
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training
Module 1: Introduction to OSHA
- Lesson 1: About OSHA
- Lesson 2: Office Safety
- Lesson 3: Rights and Responsibilities of Workers and Employers
Module 2: Reporting and Recordkeeping
- Lesson 4: Reporting and Incident Investigation
- Lesson 5: OSHA 300 Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Lesson 6: Managing Employee Medical and Hazard Exposure Records
Module 3: Managing Safety and Health
- Lesson 7: Pre-Job Briefing and Early Reporting
- Lesson 8: Hazard Prevention and Control
- Lesson 9: The What If Approach and Job Hazard Analysis
- Lesson 10: Inspections and Observations
- Lesson 11: OSHA Inspection Procedures
- Lesson 12: Continuous Improvement and Quality Management
Module 4: Workplace Safety Preparedness and Response
- Lesson 13: HAZWOPER First Responder Awareness
- Lesson 14: Egress and Emergency Action Plans
- Lesson 15: Safety Signs
- Lesson 16: Housekeeping Practices
- Lesson 17: Fire Protection
Module 5: OSHA Focus Four - Fall Hazards
- Lesson 18: Introduction to Fall Hazards
- Lesson 19: Types of Fall Hazards
- Lesson 20: Fall Protection Systems
- Lesson 21: Fall Protection and Employer Responsibilities
Module 6: OSHA Focus Four – Electrocution Hazards
- Lesson 22: Electrical and Electrocution Hazards
- Lesson 23: Types of Electrocution Hazards
- Lesson 24: Electrocution Hazards: Protection and Prevention
- Lesson 25: Electrocution Hazards: Employer and Employee Responsibilities
Module 7: OSHA Focus Four - Caught-In or-Between Hazards
- Lesson 26: Introduction to Caught-In or -Between Hazards
- Lesson 27: Caught-In or -Between Hazards: Protection and Prevention
Module 8: OSHA Focus Four - Struck-by Hazards
- Lesson 28: Introduction to Struck-by Hazards
- Lesson 29: Struck-By Hazards: Protection and Prevention
Module 9: Construction Site Safety and Hazard Awareness
- Lesson 30: Electrical Arc Flash Awareness
- Lesson 31: Effective Work Zone Management - Traffic Control and Night Operations
- Lesson 32: Blasting Area Awareness
- Lesson 33: Excavation and Trenching Safety
- Lesson 34: Blocking and Cribbing
- Lesson 35: Concrete and Masonry Safety
- Lesson 36: Confined Space Entry
Module 10: Health Hazards in Construction
- Lesson 37: Understanding the Risks: Health Hazards in Construction
- Lesson 38: Asbestos Awareness
- Lesson 39: Understanding Lead Hazards
- Lesson 40: Hazards of Crystalline Silica Exposure
- Lesson 41: Noise Control and Hearing Conservation
Module 11: OSHA Hazard Communication Program
- Lesson 42: Introduction to Hazard Communication
- Lesson 43: Hazard Classification
- Lesson 44: Chemical Labels and Safety Data Sheet
Module 12: Hazardous Chemicals Safety
- Lesson 45: Hexavalent Chromium Awareness
- Lesson 46: Corrosive Safety
- Lesson 47: Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Awareness
- Lesson 48: Carbon Monoxide Awareness
- Lesson 49: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Module 13: Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 50: Fundamentals of a PPE Program
- Lesson 51: Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 52: Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators
- Lesson 53: PPE for the Head, Eyes, Face and Ears
- Lesson 54: PPE for the Hands, feet, and Body
- Lesson 55: Chemical Protective Clothing
- Lesson 56: Electrical Protective Equipment
Module 14: Physical Hazards Awareness
- Lesson 57: Preventing Cuts and Puncture Wounds
- Lesson 58: Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Lesson 59: Hand, Wrist, and Finger Safety
- Lesson 60: Cold Stress
- Lesson 61: Heat Stress
Module 15: Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety
- Lesson 62: Hot Work Operations
- Lesson 63: Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety Awareness
- Lesson 64: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
Module 16: Steel Erection
- Lesson 65: OSHA Steel Erection Standards
- Lesson 66: Guidelines for Structural Steel Erection Safety
- Lesson 67: Steel Erection Hazards
Module 17: Ergonomic Hazards
- Lesson 68: Ergonomics in Construction
- Lesson 69: Controlling Ergonomic Hazards
- Lesson 70: Preventing Back Injury
Module 18: Safe Use of Machinery and Tools
- Lesson 71: Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Lesson 72: Health Hazards Associated with Hand and Power Tool
- Lesson 73: Safety in Specific Tool Categories of Hand and Power Tools
- Lesson 74: Machine Guarding
- Lesson 75: Controlling Hazardous Energy
- Lesson 76: Hydraulic Safety
Module 19: Stairway and Ladder Safety
- Lesson 77: Introduction to Ladder Safety
- Lesson 78: Setting-Up a Ladder
- Lesson 79: Ladder Inspection, Maintenance, and Safety Procedures
- Lesson 80: Stairway Safety
Module 20: Safety while Working at Heights
- Lesson 81: Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
- Lesson 82: Scaffold Safety Essentials
Module 21: Materials Handling Equipment
- Lesson 83: Rigging Principles
- Lesson 84: Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors
- Lesson 85: Material Handling, Storage and Disposal
Module 22: Safe Use of Construction Vehicles
- Lesson 86: Low Speed and Utility Vehicle Safety
- Lesson 87: Rough Terrain Forklift Safety
- Lesson 88: Cranes Operation and Safety
- Lesson 89: Derricks
- Lesson 90: Vehicle Inspections
- Lesson 91: Defensive Driving Small Vehicles
- Lesson 92: Distracted Driving
- Lesson 93: Driving in Extreme Weather Conditions
NYC SST 8-Hour Fall Prevention Training
Module 1: Introduction to Fall Hazards and Regulatory Standards
This module provides a foundational understanding of fall hazards and the regulatory standards to prevent them. The focus will be to explore statistics on construction falls, highlight the critical role of a Competent Person in fall prevention, and examine the science of falls to understand the physics behind fall-related injuries. By the end of this module, you will have a clear picture of why fall prevention is essential and the regulations in place to safeguard workers.
- Lesson 1: History of Falls
- Lesson 2: Regulations and Statistics on Falls in Construction
- Lesson 3: The Fall Protection Plan
- Lesson 4: Competent Persons for Fall Prevention
- Lesson 5: Science of Falls
Module 2: Identifying and Understanding Fall Hazards
In this module, we will cover the types of fall hazards specific to construction environments, including falls from elevated surfaces, falls to the same level, and risks of being struck by falling objects. Through a detailed look at these hazards, the focus will be to recognize and evaluate fall risks effectively. Understanding these hazards is the first step toward implementing effective safety practices on any job site.
- Lesson 6: Fall Hazards in Construction
- Lesson 7: Falls to Same Level in Construction
- Lesson 8: Falls to Below Hazards in Construction
- Lesson 9: Falls in Confined Spaces
- Lesson 10: Struck-by Falling Objects in Construction
Module 3: Types of Fall Prevention Systems
This module introduces the types of fall prevention systems used in construction, such as guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems. The focus will be to cover hazard controls specific to various fall situations, including falls to the same level, falls from heights, and struck-by hazards. By learning how each system works and when to use it, you will be better equipped to select and implement the appropriate fall prevention for different job scenarios.
- Lesson 11: Types of Fall Prevention Systems
- Lesson 12: Fall Hazard Controls (Part I)
- Lesson 13: Fall Hazard Controls (Part II)
- Lesson 14: Fall Hazard Controls (Part III)
Module 4: Advanced Fall Prevention Systems and Rescue Planning
In this module, the focus will be to examine additional fall prevention systems that offer heightened safety under specific conditions. Additionally, we will focus on creating and implementing effective rescue plans, an essential part of fall prevention that prepares teams for prompt and safe rescue in the event of a fall. This module will provide the knowledge to establish a thorough fall prevention program, including emergency response readiness.
- Lesson 15: Additional Systems for Fall Prevention in Construction
- Lesson 16: Rescue Plan for Fall Prevention
Module 5: Assessment and Practical Application
This final module centers around assessing knowledge and practical skills through a 20-question checklist test and fall prevention task safety considerations. This practical approach ensures that trainees understand fall prevention concepts and apply them confidently in the field. By completing this module, you will be able to demonstrate your competency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating fall risks on construction sites.
- Lesson 17: Fall Prevention 20-Questions Check List Test
- Lesson 18: Fall Prevention Task Safety Considerations
NYC SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
NYC SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
- Lesson 1: Problems of Drugs and Alcohol
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Science of Addiction
- Lesson 3: Impact of Drugs and Alcohol in the Construction Industry
- Lesson 4: Prevention and Control of Drugs and Alcohol Dependency
Final Examination
This 40-hour SST online course certification is designed by OSHA-certified outreach trainers. It is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA, NYC Local Law 196, and other regulatory agencies.
New York City Department of Buildings Accreditation
As an NYC DOB-approved course provider (4T04), we are authorized to issue Site Safety Training certifications and SST Cards to students who successfully fulfill all requirements of their selected courses.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) originated the Continuing Education Unit (CEU). IACET ensures that continuing education and training providers uphold high-quality standards by adhering to the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training through a rigorous accreditation process.
HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC, provider No. #5660391-1, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). We adhere to the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard for excellence in instructional practices. This accreditation enables HAZWOPER OSHA Training to issue the IACET CEU, validating the quality of our educational offerings.
Those enrolled in this NYC 40-Hour Site Safety Training for Workers course will receive 4.0 CEUs.
Training Requirements
There are no prerequisites to this course.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course on its own will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, you must receive additional on-site training from your employer in addition to this online training.
‘Large corporations often operate and manage in-house learning management systems (LMS).’
We understand this statement and are ready to support employers in fulfilling their safety training goals by providing you with SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 compatible safety training course files.
If you are in search of SCORM-compliant safety training courses developed in compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, NFPA 70E, DOT Hazmat, and RCRA safety regulations, then you are at the right place!
As experts in the field of safety training, we at HAZWOPER OSHA Training are aware of the various methods employers use to train their employees. Therefore, we are prepared to develop customized SCORM packages to suit your organization’s safety training needs. As such, we can convert this online NYC SST 40-Hour Workers Training course into a SCORM package to enable you to train your employees using your company’s LMS, making training accessible and hassle-free.
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This 40 hour SST workers training course is essential because it:
- Equips workers with knowledge and skills to prevent accidents in construction sites and reduce injuries and fatality incidents.
- Covers NYC DOB and OSHA standards for construction site compliance.
- Trains workers to recognize construction site hazards and assess risk effectively.
- Teaches proper selection and use of fall prevention systems (e.g., harnesses, guardrails).
- Creates awareness of safety issues caused by drug and alcohol dependency.
- Promotes safe practices to reduce accidents through planning.
- Supports a culture of safety in NYC’s high-risk construction industry.
The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and NYC Local Law 196.
Cardholders must take refresher courses 12 months before the card’s expiration date to renew their SST card. Expired SST cards are NOT renewable. Students with expired cards MUST apply for a new card and complete ALL the required NEW SST card training.
Students must note that the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training course and DOL Card are only valid for 4 years. Thus, your State and/or your employer may require you to get retraining before expiration to meet OSHA training requirements.
However, if students have already completed the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training and have a valid DOL Card, then they may only enroll in the SST 8-Hour Fall Prevention Training and the SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training courses.
This course is designed for NYC construction workers who need to obtain an SST card under Local Law 196 training requirements. This includes workers at any job site in the five boroughs with a Site Safety Plan. They may include:
- Construction laborers: Those involved in general construction and demolition tasks.
- Trade workers: Such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, ironworkers, etc.
- Anyone working on a construction site: Even if they aren't directly involved in construction, if they are on the site, they likely need this training.
DOB-approved course providers are responsible for issuing SST Cards upon completing all mandatory courses under the NYC Site Safety Training requirement. HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC is a DOB-approved course provider bearing ID#4T04.
If you have documented proof uploaded to Training Connect of completing all required Site Safety Training (SST) from an approved training provider, and require us to generate the SST card; we will charge a processing and documentation fee of $49.99.
For more information on course options to get a new SST card, please visit the SST Worker Information page here or the SST Supervisor Information page here.
To avoid disruptions to your work, it is mandatory to complete the required training by the deadlines set by Local Law 196.
Reach out to HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC to explore tailored training packages for your team. Let’s discuss how we can meet your needs effectively and provide the best value for your workforce.
