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40-Hour Hoisting Machine Operator
This course is a prerequisite for applicants seeking a Hoisting Machine Operator license, or a Limited Hoisting Machine Operator license for an Articulating Boom Crane, Mini Crane, or Telehandler in New York City.
This 40-hour course is approved by the NYC Department of Buildings and covers the provisions of local law and regulation that are unique to New York City for hoisting machine operation, as well as the unique hazards of operating a hoisting machine within NYC.
Note: Applicants must also hold a valid national crane operator certification in addition to completing this course.
Who This Course Is For
- Applicants pursuing a Hoisting Machine Operator license
- Applicants pursuing a Limited Hoisting Machine Operator license (Articulating Boom Crane, Mini Crane, or Telehandler)
- Operators renewing or refreshing NYC-specific hoisting machine training
Course Format
Online via Zoom — taught over 7 days.
Instructor
Todd Polakoff
Zoom Link
Click to join each day: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6SmwWgTSSeeMM5FIhgk3gQ
Schedule (all times America/New_York)
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Monday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| July 7, 2026 | Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| July 8, 2026 | Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| July 9, 2026 | Thursday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| July 10, 2026 | Friday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| July 11, 2026 | Saturday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| July 12, 2026 | Sunday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Total: 40 hours over 7 sessions.
Once you have paid for the course, please email us at sst@nextwavesafety.com or call 212-933-9071 to obtain the passcode to access the class.
Pricing
$750.00 per person
Group rates available — call 212-933-9071 for a custom quote.
Course Topics Covered (click to expand)
- Crane and Hoisting Machine Incidents — common causes and historical incidents in NYC and other major cities
- OSHA 1926 Overview — OSHA Crane and Derrick Standards (Subpart CC)
- NYC Licensing — requirements, exemptions, renewal, and discipline/suspension/revocation
- NYC Code Review — applicable codes, rules, department policy statements, bulletins, and memos
- NYC Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, and Transit Authority requirements
- Inspection and maintenance/repair of machinery and ropes
- Reading plans and load charts
- Crane and hoisting machine setup, operation, and safety devices
- Lifting loads, rigging requirements, and signaling/communication
- General construction hazards, fall protection, and incident reporting protocols
- Written multiple-choice assessment
NYC DOB Requirements (click to expand)
NYC Requirement: Per 1 RCNY 104-09(a)(6), all Hoisting Machine Operator license applicants must, during the one year immediately prior to application, complete a Department-approved training course at least 40 hours in length, covering local laws and regulations unique to NYC hoisting machine operation.
Duration: 40 hours of instructional time, excluding breaks and meals. A single session may not exceed 9.5 hours including breaks and meals.
Language: This course is delivered in English. Applicants must be able to read and write English.
Delivery: This course may be delivered in-person, virtual live (via Zoom or similar platform), or hybrid. On-demand/self-paced formats are not permitted.
Questions? Email sst@nextwavesafety.com or call 212-933-9071.