New York Construction Safety News
By the End of 2024, More Projects will Require More SSM’s, SC’s – Local Law 147-2021
The definition of a major building, according to the New York City DOB will change in December of 2024. This may seem like quite a ways off. But when you consider the effect of needing an increased number of SSM’s and SSC’s on more projects, the industry just can’t prepare too soon.
NYC DOB: Local Law 149 of 2021: Construction Superintendents are Limited to Three Jobs
Beginning January 2, 2024, the Department of Buildings will not issue a permit if the Construction Superintendent (CS) designated on the permit application is already designated on 3 or more active permits.
NYC DOB: Final Rule – Amendment of Rules Relating to Riggers and Rigging
NYC DOB updates Final Rule - Amendment of Rules Relating to Riggers and Rigging.
NYC DOB: Overdose Deaths in the Construction Industry
New data from the NYC Health Department shows that construction workers led occupational groups in overdose deaths in New York City.
STOP! Check The Expiration Date on Your Current Site Safety Training Card!
If you let your site safety training card expire, you’ll lose credit for historically saved course completion certificates! you will need to start from scratch to obtain a new site safety training (SST) card.
All Borough Construction Safety Training Offers New Certification & License Training
From NYC Department of Building approved courses to OSHA training, ABCST educates workers on Federal and State safety regulations.