8 Hour Chapter 33
(Site Safety Manager Refresher)

Title of course: 8 Hour Chapter 33 (Site Safety Manager Refresher)

Course Description: The 8-hour Chapter 33 Site Safety Manager Refresher Training Course is a refresher to the 40 hour Site Safety Manager Course, which is a comprehensive presentation of Chapter 33 and the Rules of the City of New York that pertains to public protection. During the training, students will review the hazards of working in the New York City construction environment and the specific methods and work practices that are necessary on an urban construction site. 

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for the course. Students must speak the language in which the course is given.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to but not limited to:

• Recognize which rules and regulations were promulgated after serious construction accidents in New York City

• Identify safety procedures to protect public and property during construction and demolition operations in New York City

• Define construction fire protection and prevention methods that comply with the New York City Fire Code

• Describe communication procedures between New York City Department of Buildings and licensed site safety professionals

• Distinguish between the OSHA standards and New York City Department of Buildings Chapter 33 regulations

Course Materials: This course consists of several different components which include power point presentations, lecture, real life case studies, class discussion and hands on demonstration. We will provide a student manuals, hands-on demonstration, and in-class practical exercises.

Course Duration: 8 Hours of training (not including class breaks)

Course and attendance Policy: Students must earn a 70% or more in their final exam in order to successfully complete the course. Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities.