SCAFFOLD SAFETY COURSES

Supported and suspended scaffold users, installers, and removers can benefit from our scaffold courses. These courses concentrate on the practical information about what makes a safe work platform. They also cover the elements of scaffold safety from Chapter 33 of the NYC Building Code and subpart L of the OSHA standard. NextWave Safety’s approved scaffold training includes the 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User & Refresher course, as well as advanced scaffold safety training for the use, installation, and removal of supported and suspended scaffolding.

 We are a DOB-approved course provider and we offer concrete courses, cranes and derrick courses, safety courses, and scaffold courses. All site safety managers and site safety coordinators are required to successfully complete the necessary courses that their job entails. NYC DOB is always updating its requirements for safety certifications in New York City, so it’s vital to ensure that you’re up to date on all training requirements, including Local Law 196. You can count on NextWave Safety for your safety certifications in New York City!

UPCOMING TRAININGS

Safety Courses

4-Hour Supported Scaffold User & Refresher

 This course explains the basic elements of supported scaffold safety and introduces students to the nature of supported scaffold hazards. During the course emphasis is placed on the role of the scaffold user in accident prevention, which includes scaffold inspections, fall protection, recognizing hazards, and responding to emergencies. 
$135*

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Duration: 4 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 0.4 IACET CEUs, Supported Scaffold User Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass assessment test with score of at least 70%
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites for taking the course.** 
Upcoming Dates: 

*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

32-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover

Instructors will demonstrate safe methods of installation, removal and modification of different types of supported scaffolds using OSHA regulations, DOB standards and good work practice as a guide. Some topics covered during the course will include major scaffold components, importance of proper pre-planning, worker training, and how to read scaffold design drawings. Throughout the course, students will also participate in hands-on exercises to build and dismantle supported scaffolds, apply various rope knots and demonstrate the ability to apply basic rigging techniques. The instructor will assess students to determine if each student is capable of applying rope knots used to rig scaffold equipment, properly install/maintain fall protection systems, safely build supported scaffold systems and walking/working scaffold platforms. 
$550*

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Duration: 32 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 3.2 IACET CEUs, Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites for taking the course.**
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass assessment test with score of at least 70%
Upcoming Dates: 


*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover Refresher

During this course students will be discussing changes and updates to OSHA and New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) policies, procedures and supported scaffold standards. Students will also have a chance to share jobsite experiences and opinions about new supported scaffold systems and solutions. This knowledge will help workers to properly prepare for and participate in the supported scaffold installation/removal process. The instructor will assess students to determine if each student is capable of applying rope knots used to rig scaffold equipment, properly install/maintain fall protection systems, safely build supported scaffold systems and walking/working scaffold platforms. 
$200
*

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Duration: 8 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 0.8 IACET CEUs, Supported Scaffold Refresher Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites for taking the course.**
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass assessment test with score of at least 70% 
Upcoming Dates: 


*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User

During this 16 hour course, students will be provided with an overview of OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and suspended scaffold standards with a special emphasis on recognition and prevention of hazardous conditions. Topics will include instructions on how to visually inspect suspended scaffold equipment, basic scaffold components, and methods of assembling/disassembling them. Students will also participate in hands-on exercises in which they will be responsible for presenting, building, and using various scaffolding and rigging applications. The instructor will assess students to determine if each student is capable of applying rope knots, terminating wire rope, building a block and tackle system, and operating scaffold hoist motor. 
$400*

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Duration: 16 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 1.6 IACET CEUs, Suspended Scaffold User Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites for taking the course.**
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass assessment test with score of at least 70%
Upcoming Dates: 

*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher

Training will include instruction on how to visually inspect suspended scaffold equipment, identify basic scaffold components, and execute safe assembly and disassembly of the equipment. Students are required to participate in all class exercises, including use of various types of suspended scaffolding and rigging operations. The instructor will assess students to determine if each student is capable of applying rope knots, terminating wire rope, building a block and tackle system, and operating a scaffold hoist motor. 
$200*

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Duration: 8 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 0.8 IACET CEUs, Suspended Scaffold User Refresher Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites for taking the course.**
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass assessment test with score of at least 70%
Upcoming Dates: 

*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor

During this course, students will explore New York City Construction Codes and OSHA Regulations as they pertain to the supervision of suspended scaffolds. Participants will learn the most current suspended scaffold standards and will receive guidance on how to read scaffold design drawings, how to verify the fitness of the rigging crew, properly train workers on related hazards, and how to identify and respond to emergencies. This course will include a hands-on portion where students will learn and apply rope knots, terminate wire rope, build a block and tackle system, effectively install fall protection systems, and inspect/maintain different types of scaffold hoist motors. A hands-on assessment will be made by the instructor to determine if each student is capable of performing the above-mentioned scaffolding and rigging applications.
$550*

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Duration: 32 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 3.2 IACET CEUs, Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Prerequisites: No prerequisites for taking the course.**
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass the assessment test with a score of at least 70%
Upcoming Dates:

*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher

The purpose of this course is to help supervisors maintain adequate safety discipline on suspended scaffold projects in New York City. During this course, participants will review Federal and NYC DOB scaffold regulations, how to stay in compliance with the most current Suspended Scaffold standards, share their experiences, and discuss the most recent changes in the rigging industry. The instructor will assess students on applying rope knots, terminating wire rope, building a block and tackle system, and operating a scaffold hoist motor.
$200*

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Duration: 8 Hours (excluding breaks/meals)
Credits Earned / Credentials Earned: 0.8 IACET CEUs, Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher Certificate of Completion, Wallet Card
Pre-requisites: No pre-requisites for taking the course.**
Completion / CEU Requirements: Attend all training hours, pass assessment test with score of at least 70%
Upcoming Dates: 

*Ask us about our group rates
** If using for licensing purpose, please make sure you meet the DOB’s requirements as listed on their website 

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