objectivesFalls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in the construction industry. Because of the prevalence of these accidents, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) both publish safety standards to help protect construction workers. NYC SST-305 4-Hour Fall Prevention for Construction provides a thorough overview of essential fall hazards and prevention, plus voice-authenticated proctoring (VA) to meet NYC LL196 participant identification standards. NYC DOB Provider ID Number: 4T75
This NYC SST 4-Hour Fall Prevention for Construction course addresses common fall hazards on construction sites to keep workers safe. Course topics include:
Fall protection terminology definitions
OSHA fall protection regulations and standards
S. and NYC fall statistics
Hierarchy of controls
The role of the Competent Person in fall protection
Slips, trips, and falls
Fall hazard recognition
Platforms and devices
Excavation, trench, and truck fall hazards
Fall hazard rescue methods
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Anchorage, positioning device systems, and safety monitoring systems
Rope grab
Controlled Access Zone (CAZ)
Walking-working surfaces and work areas
How to evaluate and mitigate fall hazards
Creating a safety culture of caring
descriptionIn the construction business, falls are a major cause of severe injuries and fatalities. Due of the frequency of these incidents, both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) issue safety guidelines to aid in the protection of construction workers. NYC SST-305 4-Hour Fall Prevention for Construction offers a comprehensive review of critical fall risks and prevention techniques, as well as voice-authenticated proctoring (VA) to comply with NYC LL196 participant identification requirements.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 4 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this NYC SST-305 4-Hour Fall Prevention For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 4 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
Benefits Our online NYC SST-305 4-Hour Fall Prevention for Construction course prepares participants to recognize, avoid, and prevent fall hazards on construction job sites. Additionally, you will learn more about the safe use of essential equipment, personal protective equipment, and maintaining a strong safety culture that minimizes avoidable accidents.
Successful completion of this course requires a minimum score of 70% at all knowledge checkpoints, completion of all course materials, and filling out the course evaluation form. Those who satisfactorily complete the course will receive:
A certificate of completion
Four hours of DOB-approved training that applies to approved LL196 requirements for SST, including voice-authenticated proctoring
4 Continuing Education Unit from an accredited IACET provider