Site Safety Manager Removal Changes!

NYC DOB will schedule the inspection for Site Safety Manager (SSM) removal. These items will need to be completed and submitted with the request.

Please be aware of the following operational changes.

How do I request removal from site safety?

The site safety request will not be processed until steps 1-4 below are completed.

1.            Request a Sidewalk Shed Removal (Full) request using the CSC Appointment Request Form.

2.            Once permission is granted to remove the shed, fully remove the shed from the site (See BC 3310.5.2 Presence at the site).

3.            Obtain a Letter of Completion for the Sidewalk Shed job in DOB NOW: Build or BIS.

a.            For DOB NOW jobs, the Progress Inspector logs in and certifies the Technical Report – Final, which will change the permit status to signed-off.

Then the applicant or owner can request the Letter of Completion from the Filing Action column on the job.

b.            For BIS jobs, submit in eFiling a certified TR1 for the Final inspection and a PW7: Letter of Completion Request.

4.            Submit a Sidewalk Shed Removal notification in DOB NOW: Build by selecting +Notifications from the dashboard.

5.            Request Removal from Site Safety using the CSC Appointment Request Form.

Want to be a Fire Safety Manager? Need FDNY Exam Prep?

4-Hour FDNY EXAM PREP – Certificate of Fitness (COF) Watchperson at Construction Sites (Citywide) (S-60)
Saturday, February 26, 2022
8:00am-12:00pm
49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor
New York NY 10018

8-Hour Construction Site Fire Safety Manager
Thursday, March 03, and Friday, March 04, 2022
4:30pm-8:30pm
49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor
New York NY 10018

4-Hour FDNY EXAM PREP – Certificate of Fitness F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
Saturday, February 26, 2022
8:00am-12:00pm
Remote class – ZOOM

Certificate of Fitness F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters
Monday, February 28, and Tuesday, March 01, 2022
4:30pm-8:30pm
49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor
New York NY 10018

DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR NEW COURSE!
Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Life Safety Director (F89/T89)
Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Director is required in any commercial building requiring a Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, or if the building previously required a Fire Safety Director.

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Interested in being a Fire and Life Safety Director?

Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Life Safety Director (F89/T89)
Fire and Life Safety (FLS) Director is required in any commercial building requiring a Comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plan, or if the building previously required a Fire Safety Director..
Weeknight Classes
Monday, April 04, 2022
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Monday, April 18, 2022Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Monday, April 25, 2022
5:30pm-9:30pm
Remote class – ZOOM

Weekend Classes
Saturday, May 07, 2022
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Saturday, June 04, 2022
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
9:00am-2:00pm
Remote class – ZOOM
Need a course you don’t see? ASK US!
We are always adding courses to our curriculum!
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NEW YORK CITY: INTRO 2263 PASSES!

MPORTANT NEWS!

Yesterday, the NYC Council voted in favor of Intro 2263, that re-defined a “Major Building” in the NYC Building Code, to any building that is 7 stories or 75’ tall. This new law will take effect in November 2024. We applaud the Council, and compliment DOB Commissioner LaRocca, for supporting this bill that will truly and unequivocally, save construction workers lives! Our President, Peter Amato, testified before the Council on September 13, 2021 in full support of this game changing law that will require safety oversight on low-rise buildings.

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Today is the day to thank our Veterans!

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. We celebrate and honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for our freedom.

Thanks to all of our Veterans who work for us, especially those who have graduated from our Veterans Apprenticeship Program!

OSHA’S EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD

Effective today, OSHA requires all employers with 100 or more employees that are within OSHA’s jurisdiction, to comply with the ETS2. Although the ETS2 becomes effective immediately, employers are not required to comply with the vaccine or testing requirement for all employees until January 5, 2022.


However, starting December 5, 2021, OSHA will enforce the other 9 items required under the ETS2 standard which includes the following:
1.Written policy.
2.Vaccination status of staff.
3.Paid leave.
4.Required notice of test results/diagnosis.
5.Removal of employees.
6.Required face coverings for the unvaccinated.
7.Provide information about the ETS2.
8.Reporting requirements to OSHA.
9.Maintaining records.


Each violation of the ETS2 standard requirements can carry a penalty of $13,653 up to $136,532.


For more information of the ETS2, visit OSHA’s website at: https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets2

WHY SHOULD I HAVE A WRITTEN PROGRAM?


Corporate and site specific safety programs are developed and implemented to prevent unintentional events that can lead to serious worker injuries and illnesses.


Safety Program Advantages:

  • Proactive approach to eliminating potential risks and hazards.
  • Prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.
  • Increase in productivity.
  • Engagement of management and workers.

Other Benefits:

  • Recruiting advantage when looking for skilled labor.
  • Compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Reduction in costs related to workers’ compensation premiums.
  • Positive impact on the bottom line.

It’s important to put your trust in a professional organization to help meet these goals. City Safety can write new programs or revise your current one, with new updates that can fit your organization’s needs! Put your trust in the safety leaders!

PREPARE YOUR WORKPLACE FOR AN EARTHQUAKE!

Prepare your workplace for an earthquake!
 Earthquakes can occur anywhere in California. In addition to the shaking, other effects can occur such as landslides, surface fault ruptures and liquefaction, which may cause property damage, injuries, and/or fatalities.  Preliminary actions to take in a workplace are:PreparednessEquippingTraining and ExercisesDevelop an Emergency Action Plan (Site Safety offers this service!)
See OSHA’s page for more information

THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL PASSED LEGISLATION TO UPDATE THE CITY’S CONSTRUCTION CODES.

THE LATEST FROM NEW YORK CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
  The New York City Council passed legislation to update the city’s Construction Codes. The new Codes use the highest international standards for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings.   Some Construction Safety Enhancements Include: Permitting the use of netting, low barriers, and chain link fencing in lieu of requiring only solid plywood fencing that creates blind tunnels for pedestrians. Creating a new license type for advanced crane technology, such as articulating boom cranes and roto-telehandlers, to ensure these cranes are operated in a safe manner. Improving the safety in underpinning existing buildings.
View NYC Press Release for More Enhancements Information.
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NYC DOB ANNOUNCES NEW SEARCHES ON MY BLOCK PORTAL!

THE LATEST FROM NEW YORK CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
  You can now search for Construction Code Determination (CCD1) or Zoning Resolution Determination (ZRD1) documents for applications in the Building Information System (BIS) using the Department’s Building on My Block portal.   This portal provides a centralized tool to search for CCD1 and ZRD1 documents that are also part of the individual job record in BIS.
View NYC Service Notice
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