8-Hour Fall Prevention
SST Prescribed Course
Course Description
8-Hour Fall Prevention
Falls account for one third of all construction fatalities in the United States, making them the industry's leading cause of death. To reduce fall-related incidents on the jobsite, the NYC Department of Buildings now requires fall prevention training for all workers who need a Site Safety Training (SST) card under Local Law 196.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the importance of fall prevention
List terms associated with falls in construction
Analyze fall hazards
Use fall hazard info to evaluate scenarios about working at heights
Recall OSHA Subpart M and other safety requirements associated with falls
NYC DOB SST Requirement
Completing this course provides eight hours of DOB-approved Site Safety Training that you can apply toward your Full SST card. You'll learn about the importance of fall prevention techniques and ways to recognize and avoid common fall hazards on the job.
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