Course Code: SSSR8
The 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher course is required for individuals seeking to renew their Suspended Scaffold Supervisor certification in New York City. This training provides a comprehensive review of scaffold safety regulations, supervision responsibilities, and recent updates to OSHA and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements.
Participants will review scaffold design principles, inspection procedures, worker training requirements, rigging safety, and emergency response practices. The course reinforces safe supervision techniques, hazard identification, and compliance documentation necessary to maintain a safe and efficient scaffold operation.
This course covers the following topics:
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L – Scaffolds
• Scaffold design, load capacity, and inspection
• Fall protection systems and PPE
• Rigging and hoisting safety
• Recordkeeping and permit requirements
• Common hazards and accident prevention
This course counts as 8 Hours of Prescribed credit toward your Site Safety Training (SST) card and is valid for 5 years from completion unless otherwise specified by the New York City Buildings Department.
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| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | ||||
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| Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm–6:15 pm | Wed and Thu 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM |
Include complete training, Books, and Training supplies.
Online Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher Overview
Refresh supervisory knowledge for scaffold planning, worker oversight, design and load awareness, inspections, fall protection, rigging and hoisting safety, emergency readiness, permits, and documentation.
Supervisor Refresher Topics
Responsibilities and Regulatory Concepts
Review supervisor duties, worker instruction, coordination, OSHA Subpart L concepts, NYC DOB requirements, permits, and compliance documentation.
Design, Loads and Inspections
Study scaffold design awareness, rated loads, stability, suspension systems, daily inspections, tagging, defects, corrective action, and accident prevention.
Fall Protection, Rigging and Hoisting
Review PFAS and PPE, lifelines and anchorage awareness, hoists, counterweights, tiebacks, rigging controls, communication, and competent-person roles.
Emergency and Rescue Planning
Examine shutdown, emergency response, rescue planning awareness, incident reporting, notifications, investigation, records, and follow-up.
Confirm Current Supervisor Renewal and SST Requirements
Course completion does not independently renew a credential. Verify current approval, experience, application, employer authorization, online delivery, SST acceptance, documentation, and validity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher?
SSSR8 is an online refresher course reviewing suspended-scaffold supervision, OSHA and NYC DOB concepts, design and loads, inspections, fall protection, rigging safety, emergencies, and records.
Who should take this supervisor refresher?
It is intended for suspended-scaffold supervisors seeking refresher education. Confirm current credential, experience, employer, NYC DOB, and renewal eligibility requirements.
Is this course offered online?
Yes. The supplied page identifies this as the online version of the 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher.
How long is the course?
The course is described as eight hours. Confirm current attendance, identity verification, online technology, and completion rules with IDI.
What supervisor responsibilities are reviewed?
Topics include planning, oversight, worker instruction, inspections, hazard correction, coordination, documentation, emergency readiness, and enforcing safe scaffold practices.
Does the course cover OSHA scaffold requirements?
Yes. It reviews concepts associated with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Supervisors should consult current official requirements for their equipment and work.
Are scaffold design and load capacity covered?
Yes. The course reviews design awareness, rated capacity, load distribution, stability, suspension systems, platforms, components, and preventing overloading.
Are inspections included?
Yes. Inspection procedures, visible defects, hoists, platforms, rigging, suspension points, tiebacks, counterweights, lifelines, access, tagging, and corrective action are reviewed.
Does the course cover fall protection and PPE?
Yes. It reviews guardrails, personal fall-arrest systems, anchorage and lifeline awareness, harnesses, PPE inspection, falling-object protection, and worker instruction.
Are rigging and hoisting safety reviewed?
Yes. The course reviews supervisory awareness of rigging, hoists, counterweights, tiebacks, suspension components, communication, competent personnel, and safe operating limits.
Does the course include rescue planning?
Yes. Emergency procedures, rescue planning awareness, shutdown, communication, incident response, notifications, reporting, and documentation are included.
Are permits and recordkeeping covered?
Yes. The refresher reviews records, inspection documentation, permits, worker training, incident reports, corrective actions, and compliance documentation concepts.
Does completion automatically renew supervisor certification?
No. Completion does not guarantee renewal, credential or card issuance, agency approval, SST acceptance, employer authorization, or eligibility.
Does this course count toward an SST card?
The page states that it counts as eight 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 renewal timing with the applicable agency.
What is the price and how do I register?
The supplied page lists $799. Contact IDI or use pre-registration to confirm current price, approval, eligibility, inclusions, schedule, online requirements, and availability.
