2 Hour Site Safety Plan Course - Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2-Hour Site Safety Plan course?

SSP2 is an online construction-safety course covering Site Safety Plan purpose, required elements, project hazards, controls, responsibilities, emergencies, communication, revisions, and documentation.

Who should take this course?

It is designed for construction professionals involved in creating, reviewing, implementing, communicating, or maintaining Site Safety Plans. Confirm current employer and SST requirements.

Is this course offered online?

Yes. The supplied page identifies this as the online version of the 2-Hour Site Safety Plan course.

How long is the course?

The course is described as two hours. Confirm current attendance, identity verification, online technology, and completion requirements with IDI.

What is a Site Safety Plan?

A Site Safety Plan is a project-specific document describing applicable safeguards, hazards, controls, responsibilities, logistics, emergency procedures, communication, inspections, and documentation.

Does the course cover NYC DOB and OSHA requirements?

Yes. It reviews relevant NYC DOB and OSHA concepts. Participants should consult current official rules and project requirements when preparing or implementing a plan.

What plan elements are reviewed?

Topics include project information, scope, site logistics, hazards, controls, roles, access, public and worker protection, emergencies, training, inspections, communication, and records.

How are project-specific hazards addressed?

Participants review identifying hazards based on work scope, phases, equipment, trades, site conditions, surroundings, access, public exposure, and changing conditions.

What control measures are covered?

The course discusses elimination, substitution, engineering and administrative controls, PPE, access restrictions, sequencing, inspections, permits, coordination, and emergency measures as applicable.

Are safety roles and responsibilities included?

Yes. The plan should clearly identify responsible personnel, oversight, inspections, communication, implementation, corrective action, emergency duties, and escalation paths.

Does the plan include emergency and evacuation procedures?

Yes. The course reviews emergency contacts, alarms, evacuation, assembly, access for responders, rescue awareness, reporting, and project-specific response planning.

When should a Site Safety Plan be updated?

Review and update it when scope, phases, layout, equipment, personnel, contractors, hazards, codes, logistics, or site conditions change and document applicable revisions.

How should the plan be communicated?

Keep it accessible as required, train affected personnel, discuss relevant provisions, accommodate language and literacy needs, confirm understanding, and communicate revisions promptly.

Does completing the course automatically provide SST credit?

The page states that it counts as two hours of prescribed SST credit. Acceptance depends on current NYC DOB rules, course approval, eligibility, delivery, and documentation.

How long is completion valid?

The page states five years unless otherwise specified by NYC DOB. Confirm current validity and SST card requirements with the agency.

What is the price and how can I register?

The supplied page lists $399. Contact IDI or use pre-registration to confirm current price, approval, SST eligibility, inclusions, online requirements, schedule, and availability.