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NYC DOB SAFETY TRAINING

8-Hour Site Safety (License Requirement and SST)

The DOB-approved 8-hour course that meets the renewal requirement for Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and Construction Superintendents, and counts 8 hours toward your SST card.

  • In person
  • 8 hours
  • English

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  • Fri, Oct 16, 2026

    $250.00

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    • Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDTTest Training Location (demo), New York

Course at a glance

Format
Instructor-led, in person, live online, or hybrid. Not offered self-paced.
Length
8 hours of instruction, not counting breaks and meals
Assessment
Written multiple-choice assessment in class
Credential
Course certificate for your DOB renewal, plus 8 hours of SST credit
Official NYC DOB course outlinePDF · revision 02/26(opens in a new tab)

8-hour site safety renewal course for NYC credentials and SST

This NYC DOB-approved 8-hour course does two jobs. It meets the continuing education requirement to renew a Site Safety Manager certificate, a Site Safety Coordinator certificate, or a Construction Superintendent registration. It also counts as 8 hours of approved Site Safety Training (SST) toward your SST card.

The renewal rule is 1 RCNY 104-06. During the 1 year immediately before you renew, you must complete a DOB-approved course of at least 8 hours covering the site safety provisions of Building Code Chapter 33 and related rules, then submit the certificate of completion to DOB Licensing with your renewal. The course does not renew your credential by itself; you still file the renewal and pay DOB's fee. You do not repeat the 40-hour course.

The SST side comes from Local Law 196 of 2017, which requires workers and supervisors on many NYC sites to complete set hours of approved training and carry an SST card. This course provides 8 of those hours.

Because this version renews DOB certificates, it must be instructor-led. DOB allows it in person, live online over video, or hybrid. It has no hands-on component, and it may not be taken self-paced. A self-paced, SST-only version exists as a separate course, but DOB states that version does not renew a Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent credential. Classes are taught in English, are capped at 40 trainees, and end with a written multiple-choice assessment.

Before you enroll

You need the following before you can take this course.

  1. Taught in English; DOB certificate holders must be able to read and write English

What you'll learn

Drawn from the training objectives in DOB's outline.

  • What has changed in Chapter 33, 1 RCNY rules, local laws, and DOB bulletins since your last renewal
  • Current duties of Site Safety Managers, Coordinators, and Construction Superintendents, and which sites need them
  • Job site supervision, safety oversight, and Site Safety Plan requirements
  • The OSHA 1926 Four Hazards and how they show up on NYC jobs
  • Safety protocols for concrete, standpipes, scaffolds and sheds, and cranes and derricks
  • Incident notification, recent NYC case studies, and emergency preparedness

Course topics

Everything in DOB's outline for this course.

  1. Part 1 · Site safety roles and requirements

    • Introduction: Site Safety Training and SST card requirements
    • Roles of the Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, Construction Superintendent, Concrete Safety Manager, and Fire Safety Manager
    • Sites that require a Site Safety Manager, Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent; how to get or renew a certificate; discipline, suspension, and revocation
    • Job site supervision and safety oversight

  2. Part 2 · Codes, rules, and DOB procedures

    • OSHA 1926 overview, focused on the Four Hazards from the OSHA 10-hour course
    • NYC code review: 1 RCNY Chapters 100 and 3300, the Fire Code chapter on construction and demolition fire safety, DOT regulations and permits, 1968 and 2014 Building Codes as updated by the 2022 Codes, and Local Laws 78, 81, and 196 of 2017 and 147 and 149 of 2021
    • DOB procedures: SOPs, policy notices, permits and notifications, job forms and site documents in BIS and DOB NOW, plans, inspection logs, and wind and weather advisories

  3. Part 3 · Running a safe site

    • Site Safety Plan requirements
    • Jobsite safety violations
    • Safe use of tools on the jobsite
    • Safety protocols for concrete, standpipe inspection, supported and suspended scaffolds and sheds, and cranes and derricks, including recurring problems

  4. Part 4 · Incidents and emergencies

    • Construction site incidents: notification protocol under Chapter 33 and Local Law 78 of 2017, causes, statistics, and case studies with photos
    • Jobsite emergency situations and preparedness procedures
    • Handouts on the 311 unsafe condition procedure and the DOI Buildings Integrity contact sheet
    • Written multiple-choice assessment

Credit & certificate

A course certificate you submit to DOB Licensing to renew a Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator certificate or a Construction Superintendent registration, plus 8 hours of SST credit toward your SST card.

Renewal: Take it again within the 1 year before each renewal of your certificate or registration.

Who it's for

  • Site Safety Managers renewing their DOB certificate
  • Site Safety Coordinators renewing their DOB certificate
  • Construction Superintendents renewing their DOB registration
  • Supervisors and workers who also want 8 hours of SST credit from the same class

Before you buy

Format and schedule
Taught in person in scheduled classes. The dates, times and location of each class are listed under Upcoming classes.
Certificate and credential
When you finish, Training Directory issues a course certificate.
Identity verification
No identity verification or proctoring is required for this course.

Questions

How is this different from the 8-Hour Site Safety (SST Only) course?

Both give 8 hours of SST credit and cover the same topics. Only this course renews a Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent credential, so it must be taught live by an instructor. The 8-Hour Site Safety (SST Only) course may be offered self-paced online, but DOB states it does not renew any of those credentials.

Who needs this course?

Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and Construction Superintendents who are renewing with DOB. Anyone else can take it for 8 hours of SST credit.

When do I have to take it for my renewal?

During the 1 year immediately before you renew. Then submit the certificate of completion to DOB Licensing with your renewal application.

Does this course renew my credential by itself?

No. It meets the course requirement only. You still file your renewal with DOB, pay DOB's fee, and meet any other renewal requirements DOB lists.

Can I take it in person or live online?

Either, or a mix of both. DOB allows in person, live online, and hybrid delivery for this course. It cannot be taken self-paced.

What are the rules for live online classes?

For any live online session, DOB requires your training provider to confirm your identity before giving you access, and you must attest that you are the person taking the class and will complete it without help. Your participation is monitored the whole time, and your webcam must stay on for the entire class.

How does it count toward my SST card?

It provides 8 hours of approved site safety training under Local Law 196 of 2017. Ask your training provider how those hours apply to the card you are working toward or renewing.

Are there prerequisites?

DOB's outline does not list a course prerequisite. It is taught in English. If you are getting a credential for the first time, take the 40-Hour Site Safety course instead.

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