REQUIREMENT: Annual Parapet Observation
Beginning January 1, 2024, owners of buildings with parapets fronting the public right-of-way (a public street, avenue, sidewalk, roadway or any other public place or
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Site Safety Newsletter: Learn about the latest developments in the site safety industry from the leaders.
It is important to make sure that you have the required safety plans on site. This avoids violations and protects individuals and properties from potential injuries/damages. There are different types of plans required for jobsites other than the most common, which is a Site Safety Plan (SSP).
An SSP is required by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) when a job requires a registered Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator or Site Safety Manager. Buildings 9 stories and below, require a lowrise SSP, which does not need to be submitted to DOB for approval, but must be signed and dated by the preparer. If a building is 10 stories and above, this is considered a “Major Building”, and requires a high-rise SSP, which needs to be submitted to DOB for approval.
Beginning January 1, 2024, owners of buildings with parapets fronting the public right-of-way (a public street, avenue, sidewalk, roadway or any other public place or
IMPORTANT – Please be advised that on September 8, 2026, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced that Redcode, Inc. was indicted for the fraudulent issuance of
NYC mayor signs Executive Order on protecting workers from heat Development of heat illness prevention plans for New York City employees and contractors, as well
Effective August 1, 2026, eligible renewal options for Site Safety Training (SST) Worker and Supervisor cards are updated to include the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness
Effective May 3, 2026, Local Law 10 (LL10) of 2026 updates the Site SafetyTraining (SST) Program by requiring training focused on mental health andwellness, suicide
A Law enacted by the New York City, NYC Council requires that construction site supervisors undergo training on mental health and substance abuse. The Law