Construction Realty Safety Group is a New York City construction site safety management company offering full-service construction safety solutions, including on-site, professional safety management staffing, complete and customized Plan Program Development, and all required safety training. Our certified professionals include Licensed Site Safety Managers, Licensed Site Safety Coordinators, Site Safety Inspectors, Construction Superintendents, On-Site Medic Technicians, and all required Safety Managers, Watch Persons, and inspectors. Our most vital offering, however, is our deep value of optimal client service, effectiveness, and thoroughness. We will work with you to provide the most effective service possible while keeping your workers and your project safe.
CR Safety presents a holistic approach to safety for our clients, offering integrated packages to meet regulatory requirements, insurance program (OCIP, CCIP) needs or specification requirements. Our services include Plan and Program Development, Safety Inspections, Safety Management and Safety Training. Whether it’s the Chapter 33 requirement of the NYC Building Code or OSHA 1926 requirements, the CR Safety team develops and provides all required plans and programs for our clients including site safety plan drafting, development and submittal, health and safety plans and noise mitigation plans. In addition to planning and development, CR Safety delivers certified professionals to effectively manage safety on technical and administrative levels including site safety managers, site safety coordinators, qualified persons for site safety, construction site fire safety managers, concrete safety managers, licensed superintendents and quality control supervisors. The CR Safety team provides everything necessary to safeguard your project and workers.
The CR Safety Blog: Matt Caruso on The Steps to a Successful TCO/TCO Renewal
Construction Realty Safety Group President Matt Caruso explains some of the most important steps to obtiaing that crucial Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) or TCO renewal.
For owners of buildings in New York City that have not yet been issued a final Certificate of Occupancy (CO), obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is paramount to beginning and continuing their building operations. Between the extensive review process and, more recently, the bifurcation of the Building Information System (BIS) and DOB NOW, extensive follow-up and an intimate knowledge of the process is required to meet TCO goals. Read more…
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NYCDOB Update: Amendment of Rules Governing Construction Superintendents and Concrete Site Safety Managers
NYCDOB release amends rules regarding Department-certified Site Safety Managers (SSM), Site Safety Coordinators (SSC), and Concrete Safety Managers
CR Safety Blog: The Steps to a Successful TCO/TCO Renewal
For owners of buildings in New York City that have not yet been issued a final Certificate of Occupancy (CO), obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is paramount to beginning and continuing their building operations.
NYC DOB Announces Winter Safety Sweeps Across All Five Boroughs
DOB Acting Commissioner Kazimir Vilenchik, P.E. announced the start of a new winter construction safety campaign aimed at promoting work site safety in New York City.
NYC DOB: Local Law 40 of 2021: Work Disturbing Lead Paint or Paint of Unknown Lead Content
Applicants for permits for work that will disturb lead paint or paint of unknown lead content have new requirments.
NYCDOB: Site Safety Requirements for Major Building Site Safety Projects
Beginning November 7, 2022, an individual who is designated as the primary Construction Superintendent on a major building job may not serve as the primary Construction Superintendent for any other job.
NYC 2022 Code
NYC’s 2022 Chapter 33 Construction Code Revisions – BC 3306 – Demolition
The existing code sections pertaining to exterior demolition safety zones, required to mitigate material/debris fall hazards to the public, have been revised and include several exceptions. The changes are relatively minor.
NYC 2022 Code: Chapter 33 Code Revisions – BC 3307 – Protection of Pedestrians
The existing code required the protection of sidewalks and pedestrian walkways when overhead work was planned. The revised code added bicycle lanes as well. Protection shall be in accordance with DOT regulation.
NYC 2022 Code: Chapter 33 Code Revisions – BC 3303.16 Worker Sheds, Contractor Sheds and Similar Structures
The existing code did not require a permit for contractor shanties/offices, even though DOB inspectors often asked for permits for large contractor offices.
NYC 2022 Code: Chapter 33 Code Revisions – BC 3303.4.11 Daily Inspection of Housekeeping
The revised code has added a daily inspection requirement for general housekeeping to ensure compliance with 3303.4.1 through 3303.4.10.
NYC 2022 Code: Chapter 33 Code Revisions – BC 3303.11.2 Stairs During Building Construction or Enlargements
The existing code requires the maintenance of temporary and permanent stairs during new building construction and vertical enlargements to within 4 stories or 40 feet of the topmost working deck.
NYC 2022 Code: Chapter 33 Code Revisions – BC 3303 – Safeguards and Maintenance of Site
You may already know that existing code required that a watchperson on major buildings have OSHA 10 training. But starting November 7, 2022, the revised code requires that training on both major and non-major buildings.