New SST Requirements for New York City

What is Worker Wallet?

• The Worker Wallet is a new card instructed by DOB that will house proof of all worker certification replacing multiple worker cards in ONE card. (example: Supported Scaffold User, Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover, Suspended Scaffold User, Suspended Scaffold Supervisor, Climber/Tower Crane Rigger, Mast Climber User/Operator & Refresher, Rigging Supervisor, Rigging Worker, and Periodic Gas Piping Inspector). Starting on July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet is the only card DOB will accept as a valid proof of worker's qualifications to work on construction equipment replacing their multiple worker cards.

Local Law 196 of 2017

• This new Local Law affects much of the training required for construction workers on most jobsites in New York City. In addition to training certifications it also affects the daily safety documentation of jobsite tasks, as well as the annual orientation of workers.

Who is Affected?

• If your work permit requires the sign off of a Licensed Construction Superintendent, Licensed Site Safety Coordinator, or Licensed Site Safety Manager than all workers on the site must conform with the SST Standard. This includes any vertical or horizontal enlargement of an existing property, new construction 4 stories and taller, and façade restoration projects above 14 floors in height.

What training will most workers need?

• The easiest way to meet the new training requirements is to take the following courses:
  • 30hr OSHA Construction – online training is only allowed if it is “actively” proctored.
  • 8hr Fall Prevention Course – this is a NYC Dept of Buildings course which focuses on preventing the leading cause of death in construction
  • 2hr Drug & Alcohol Awareness – Addiction has infested modern society and adversely affects safety on our jobsites. The NYC Dept of Buildings course address getting help and identifying these hazards.
• Once you complete these course you can upload them to SST Card Tracker and become eligible for your SST (Site Safety Training) Card.

What training will “Supervisors” need?

• Supervisors are defined as: Licensed Construction Superintendents, Site Safety Coordinators, Site Safety Managers, and designated competent persons must take 62hrs of Training.

• The easiest way to meet this training requirement is to take the following courses:

• 30hr OSHA Construction
• 8hr Fall Prevention Course – DOB Class
• 2hr Drug & Alcohol Awareness – DOB Class
• 8hr Chapter 33 (SSM Renewal) – DOB Class
• 4hr Supported Scaffold User & Refresher – DOB Class
• 2hr Site Safety Plan – DOB Class
• 2hr Tool Box Talks – DOB Class
• 2hr Pre-Task Safety Meetings – DOB Class
• 2hr General Electives – DOB Class (Selected Topics)
• 2hr Specialized Electives – DOB Class (Selected Topics)

SST Card Tracker:

• You can verify your card and certificates in our website. Click the verify button above. For SST Training Connect Card, download the Training Connect App on your phone and tap your card.
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