32-Hour Lift Director

The 32-Hour Lift Director course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals who supervise crane and rigging operations on construction sites. Lift Directors play a critical role in ensuring that all lifting activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with OSHA and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) regulations.

This course covers the duties, responsibilities, and authority of the Lift Director, including pre-lift planning, crane setup, communication protocols, and coordination with crane operators, riggers, and site safety personnel. Participants will learn how to assess lift plans, evaluate load charts, identify potential hazards, and implement preventive measures to avoid incidents and equipment failure.

This course covers the following topics:

This course fulfills the 32-hour training requirement for individuals designated as Lift Directors under NYC Department of Buildings regulations and is valid for 5 years from completion unless otherwise specified.