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  • Advance your construction career and fulfill city and state requirements by learning from safety professionals from some of the largest construction projects in New York City.


  • LaGuardia Community College is partnering with Safety Dynamics, a full service safety, health and environmental consulting firm, to offer general construction safety courses as well as Local Law 196 of 2017 mandated training for workers and supervisors.

    Safety Dynamics training curricula is approved by OSHA, the NY State Department of Transportation and many New York City agencies, including the Department of Buildings, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Housing Authority, School Construction Authority and Department of Environmental Protection.

  • COURSES

  • 4 Hour Flagging (NYSDOT)

    Earn the essential flagging certificate issued by Safety Dynamics by taking this NY State Department of Transportation approved course. You will focus on construction site and roadway safety, and the appropriate role of flagmen. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. Classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Mon 10/18/2021 10/18/2021 5:00-9:30 $145 CONS111F21.T05.01.00

    Wed 11/24/2021 11/24/2021 5:00-9:30 $145 CONS111F21.T05.02.00

    4 Hour Scaffold User (NYCDOB)

    Get the required training and certificate issued by Safety Dynamics to work on supported scaffolding of any height by taking this New York City Department of Buildings approved course. Topics include how to properly erect and load scaffolds, fall prevention and electrical hazards, Chapter 33 building regulations, ladder safety, how to properly wear a full body harness and more. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. Classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Wed 11/3/2021 11/3/2021 5:00-9:30 $145 CONS118F21.T05.03.00

    Sat 12/11/2021 12/11/2021 8:00-12:30 $145 CONS118F21.T05.04.00

    30 Hour Concrete Safety Manager (NYCDOB)

    A registered Concrete Safety Manager is required on major building construction projects that involve the placement of 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete. Take the first step towards obtaining your license as a registered Concrete Safety Manager by enrolling in this New York City Department of Buildings approved course. You will focus on all building codes as they pertain to concrete safety and upon successful completion of the course receive a certificate of completion issued by Safety Dynamics. Prerequisite: You must have 5 years of construction supervising experience in concrete operations. ND 

    Mon & Tues 10/4/2021 10/19/2021 5:00-10:30 $575 CONS121F21.T05.01.00

    10 Hour Site Safety Training (NYCDOB)

    Get the required training needed to work in New York City for workers  with safety responsibilities in the construction industry. Topics include 8 Hour Fall Prevention and 2 Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness. Upon successful completion of this New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) approved course, you will earn a certificate of completion and an identification card from Safety Dynamics. This course is an awareness level training only and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training certification and identification card. ND

    Tues & Wed 10/5/2021 10/6/2021 5:00-10:30 $290 CONS117F21.T05.02.00

    Wed & Thurs 11/10/2021 11/11/2021 5:00-10:30 $290 CONS117F21.T05.03.00

    Tues & Wed 12/7/2021 12/8/2021 5:00-10:30 $290 CONS117F21.T05.04.00

    40 Hour Site Safety Manager (NYCDOB)

    Earn the Site Safety Manager certificate issued by Safety Dynamics, essential for working in any level of the construction industry, by taking this New York City Department of Buildings approved course. This class also sets you on the path to becoming a licensed Site Safety Manager. Topics include NYC building codes, current federal and state regulatory standards, and applicable local laws to ensure compliance and safe work practices in construction. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. Classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Mon, Tues & Wed 11/8/2021 11/24/2021 5:00-10:30 $750 CONS102F21.T05.02.00

    30 Hour OSHA Construction Training

    Learn the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) code of federal regulations for construction by taking this course, a requirement to work on any construction site. Topics include fall protection, excavations, scaffolding, concrete and masonry, OSHA inspection procedures and more. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn an OSHA issued card, and a certificate of completion approved by OSHA and issued by Safety Dynamics. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. Classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Thurs & Fri 10/7/2021 10/22/2021 5:00-10:30 $575 CONS101F21.T05.02.00

    Thurs & Fri 11/4/2021 11/19/2021 5:00-10:30 $575 CONS101F21.T05.03.00

    Thurs & Fri 12/2/2021 12/17/2021 5:00-10:30 $575 CONS101F21.T05.04.00

    32 Hour Site Safety Supervisor (NYCDOB)

    Get the required training needed to work in New York City for supervisors, competent persons, construction superintendents, site safety coordinators, site safety managers and concrete safety managers. Topics include 8 Hour Fall Prevention, 2 Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness, 4 Hour Supported Scaffold User, 8 Hour Site Safety Manager Refresher (Chapter 33), 2 Hour Pre-Task Meeting, 2 Hour Site Safety Plan (SSP), 2 Hour Tool Box Talks, 2 Hour General Electives (First Aid and CPR) and 2 Hour Specialized Electives (Flagging Responsibilities). Upon successful completion of this New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) approved course, you will earn a certificate of completion and an identification card from Safety Dynamics. This course is an awareness level training only and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training certification and identification card. Prerequisite: Current 30 Hour OSHA card. ND

    Mon (5:00 pm - 11:30 pm), Tues & Wed (5:00 pm - 10:30 pm) & 2nd Wed (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) 10/4/2021 10/13/2021 $520 CONS122F21.T05.02.00

    Tues(5:00 pm - 11:30 pm), Wed & Thurs (5:00 pm - 10:30 pm) & 2nd Thurs (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) 11/8/2021 11/18/2021 $520 CONS122F21.T05.03.00

    Tues(5:00 pm - 11:30 pm), Wed & Thurs (5:00 pm - 10:30 pm) & 2nd Thurs (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) 12/6/2021 12/15/2021 $520 CONS122F21.T05.04.00

    7 Hour Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (FDNY)

    Learn the roles and responsibilities listed in the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) S-56 guidelines to acquire the Certificate of Fitness for Construction Site Fire Safety Manager issued by the FDNY. This course is required for the application, recertification and accreditation of the Construction Site Fire Safety Manager certificate issued by the New York City Department of Buildings, as mandated by FDNY rules S 113-04 (b)(2) and S 113-10. Topics include proper use of fire protection devices, hot work operations, safeguarding roofing operations and first responder practices. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a certificate of completion issued by Safety Dynamics. ND

    Mon & Tues 11/22/2021 11/23/2021 5:00-9:00 $230 CONS120F21.T05.02.00

    8 Hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher (NYCDOB)

    Get the required training to renew your New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) Concrete Safety Manager license. You will review safe job practices on major building construction projects that involve the placement of 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete. Topics include NYCDOB Code 3300, local laws and bulletins; and OSHA 1926, subparts C, E, X, Q, R and N. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a certificate of completion approved by NYCDOB and issued by Safety Dynamics. Prerequisite: 30 Hour Concrete Safety Manager course within the past year. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. Classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Wed & Thurs 1/12/2022 1/13/2022 5:00-10:30 $230 CONS112W22.T05.01.00

    8 Hour Site Safety Manager (NYCDOB)

    Take the required New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) approved course to acquire NYCDOB licenses for Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator and Construction Site Superintendent. You will learn necessary methods and work practices in the construction of major buildings that are either 10 or more stories; 125 feet or more in height; or 100,000 square feet in lot coverage, regardless of height or as designated by the Commissioner of Buildings. Prerequisite: Must be a registered architect, licensed engineer OR have 5 years of construction supervision/safety experience, including 3 years supervising major building sites. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. Classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Tues (5:00 pm-10:30 pm) & Weds (5:00 pm-8:00 pm) 10/12/2021 10/13/2021 $290 CONS110F21.T05.02.00

    Wed (5:00 pm-10:30 pm) & Thurs (5:00 pm-8:00 pm) 11/17/2021 11/18/2021 $290 CONS110F21.T05.03.00

    Tues (5:00 pm-10:30 pm) & Weds (5:00 pm-8:00 pm) 12/14/2021 12/15/2021 $290 CONS110F21.T05.04.00

    8 Hour Site Safety Coordinator (NYCDOB)

    Take this shortened version of the 40 Hour Site Safety Coordinator course in order to apply for New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) Site Safety Coordinator or Construction Superintendent licenses. Discuss the hazards of working in a New York City construction environment as well as specific methods and work practices that are necessary on an urban construction site. Upon successful completion, you will earn a certificate of completion from Safety Dynamics. Prerequisite: In order to be eligible to apply for the NYCDOB Site Safety Coordinator license, you must be a registered architect, licensed engineer, or have 5 years of construction supervision/safety experience, including 3 years supervising major buildings. ND

    Wed (5:00 pm-10:30 pm) & Thurs (5:00 pm-8:00 pm) 11/17/2021 11/18/2021 $290 CONS116F21.T05.03.00

    Tues (5:00 pm-10:30 pm) & Weds (5:00 pm-8:00 pm) 12/14/2021 12/15/2021 $290 CONS116F21.T05.04.00

    8 Hour Lead Awareness (Online)

    Take this mandatory course for workers who will disturb lead containing materials. Topics include the history and uses of lead; health effects associated with lead exposure; means and methods of controlling exposures; and OSHA regulations.

    16 Hour Rigging Worker (NYCDOB)

    Obtain the training required by the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) for all individuals who are not employed by a licensed rigger who will perform rigging or signaling work in conjunction with hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of buildings with hoisting equipment. Topics include an overview of OSHA and NYCDOB codes and procedures. Upon completion, you will receive a photo ID card from Safety Dynamics, valid for 4 years. ND

    Thurs & Fri 12/9/2021 12/17/2021 5:00-9:00 $405 CONS114F21.T05.02.00

    16 Hour Suspended Scaffold User (NYCDOB)

    Take the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) required course for all workers using suspended scaffolding on construction sites. Learn how to visually inspect suspended scaffold equipment; identify basic scaffold components; and execute safe assembly and disassembly of the equipment. You will also study NYCDOB code requirements, and the safe and proper use of a suspended scaffold. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a certificate of completion approved by NYCDOB and issued by Safety Dynamics. You must register 2 business days before the course begins. All classes take place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. ND

    Wed & Thurs 11/10/2021 11/18/2021 5:00-10:30 $405 CONS115F21.T05.01.00

    32 Hour Supported Scaffold Supervisor (NYCDOB)

    Get the required training to work on installing and removing scaffolds by taking this New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) approved course. This course trains experienced construction workers on the safe and proper installation, removal and modifications of scaffolding over 40 feet. Focus is on the use of scaffolding as an important part of worker safety and the dangers of falls, electrocution and collapse as common hazards. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a photo ID card and certificate issued by Safety Dynamics, valid for 4 years. ND 

    Mon & Tues 11/8/2021 11/23/2021 5:00-10:30 $520 CONS125F21.T05.01.00

    32 Hour Rigging Supervisor In-Person

    Mon, Tues & Wed 12/6/2021 12/15/2021 5:00-10:30 $520 CONS124F21.T05.02.00

  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites
    • Prerequisite for 8 Hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher (NYCDOB): 30 Hour Concrete Safety Manager course within the past year
    • Prerequisite for 8 Hour Site Safety Coordinator (NYCDOB): In order to be eligible to apply for the NYCDOB Site Safety Coordinator license, you must be a registered architect, licensed engineer, or have 5 years of construction supervision/safety experience, including 3 years supervising major buildings 

  • CUSTOMIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

    Inquire

    To inquire about customized group training opportunities for Construction Safety Courses, please contact (718) 482-5481 or aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu.

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    Click here to register. You will create a profile and choose a course. In order to register for 8 Hour Site Safety Manager (NYCDOB), you must be a registered architect, licensed engineer or have 5 years of construction supervision/safety experience, including 3 years supervising major building sites. In order to register for 8 Hour Concrete Safety Manager Refresher (NYCDOB), you must have taken the 30 Hour Concrete Safety Manager course within the past year.

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