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8-Hour Supported Scaffold Refresher

Description

This course is a requirement for an individual to maintain his/her designation as a Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover in New York City. To continue to erect or dismantle supported scaffolds over 40’ in height in New York City (NYC), an individual must successfully complete this 8-Hour Supported Scaffold refresher training course every four-years after completing the 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Course.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify the types, nomenclature and definitions of scaffolds.
  • Understand the different types of fall protection needed when working on a scaffold.
  • Understand the permit requirements needed in order to comply with the Building Code.
  • Discuss and identify common supported scaffold hazards.
  • Choose safe work practices at their construction sites based on prudent decision-making.
  • Develop a basic knowledge of how to safely install and remove supported scaffold equipment.
  • Discuss differences between New York City Building Code and OSHA scaffolding regulations.
Topics Include
  • OSHA 1926 overview.
  • NYC Construction Code updates.
  • NYC Department of Buildings updates.
  • Fall Protection.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Pre-task planning.
  • Inspections for equipment and hardware.
  • Safety Checklists: Pre-Start, Erection & Dismantling
  • Emergency preparedness and procedures.
  • Access and working platforms.
  • Scaffold set-up and foundations.
  • Guys, ties and braces.
  • Tubular welded frame scaffolds.
  • Accident prevention and general safety.
Course Materials

This course consists of several different components including a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include all relevant written standards.

Prerequisites

Must possess a 32-Hour supported scaffold installer card.

In-Person Training location held at: 49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor NY

Training Dates

10/24/2026 - SPANISH

In-Person
October 24th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Saturday, Oct 24thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Notes: SPANISH CLASS

11/14/2026

In-Person
November 14th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Saturday, Nov 14thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm

12/10/2026 - 12/11/2026

In-Person
December 10th - 11th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Thursday, Dec 10thIn-Person4:00 pm8:00 pm
Friday, Dec 11thIn-Person4:00 pm8:00 pm

12/08/2026

In-Person
December 8th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Tuesday, Dec 8thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
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$275.00

Duration
Language
English
CEUs
3.2