The 1-Hour Concrete and Masonry course is a DOB-approved Site Safety Training (SST) course that raises awareness of common hazards NYC construction professionals may encounter while working with concrete. You'll also learn about various concrete safety roles and ways to create safer concrete work zones.
This 100% online course provides one hour of DOB-approved SST Special Elective credit that you can apply toward your Full SST card.
About the 1-Hour Concrete and Masonry Course
Satisfies Training Standards for:
Site Safety Training (SST) requirements of NYC Local Law 196
Accessibility Features:
Free audio narration and Live Chat support
Approved by:
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)
Format:
100% online course
Provides:
Instant digital certificate for 1 Special Elective hour of Site Safety Training
Designed for:
NYC construction and demolition workers who need an SST Worker card or SST Supervisor card
Who Should Take 1-Hour Concrete and Masonry?
This DOB-approved SST Special Elective course is designed for New York City construction workers seeking an SST Worker or Supervisor card under Local Law 196.
NYC Construction workers who require this training may include:
- Construction and demolition workers
- Construction Superintendents
- Site Safety Coordinators
- Site Safety Managers
- Competent Persons
- Journeypersons and forepersons
- Other workers at jobsites that require a Site Safety Plan
For additional information on SST training requirements, including elective options and which workers are affected, see our guide to Local Law 196.
Course Details
The 1-Hour Concrete and Masonry course explains the properties of concrete, ways the material is used in construction and the most common hazards you may encounter while working with concrete on the job. You'll also learn about methods and safety equipment that reduce the risk of accidents in concrete work zones.
The course is 100% online and approved by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). It provides one hour of Site Safety Training Special Elective credit that NYC construction workers can apply toward their Full SST card.
Benefits of 1-Hour Concrete and Masonry:
- Train at your own pace
- Guaranteed to pass
- Provides 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Audio narration
- Interactive quizzes
The course takes at least one hour to complete. You must complete a five-question quiz at the end of each module and pass a 20-question comprehensive final exam. The exam and all quizzes are multiple choice, and you have an unlimited number of attempts to pass. You must complete the final exam in one sitting.
You are required to score at least 80% on each quiz and at least 70% on the final exam to receive SST course credit. Once you pass each course module quiz and the final exam, you can instantly download a digital Certificate of Completion. You must complete your training within 90 days of purchase.
This course does not provide an SST card. To get your SST card, you need to finish all your required training and provide the course certificates to OSHA Education Center or another DOB-approved Site Safety Training provider.
» Learn more about DOB course requirements for SST cards
NYC Site Safety Training courses give you the opportunity to earn IACET CEUs through our parent company Certus. As an IACET Accredited Provider, Certus offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learning Objectives
This course teaches New York City construction workers how to recognize and avoid common safety risks of concrete work, including chemical hazards, fall and struck-by hazards, and dangers associated with the concrete curing process.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the various processes of cast-in-place concrete operations
- Name hazards associated with concrete construction work
- State how you can avoid health and safety hazards associated with concrete work
You can find an outline of all course modules below.
Course Outline
The course is divided into four modules on concrete safety. Each module ends with a brief quiz, and you must complete a final exam to receive your SST training credit.
Introduction
The course introduction provides a brief overview of the course, including key learning objectives and facts about Site Safety Training.
Module 1: Working with Concrete
Topics covered in Module 1 include:
- The physical nature of concrete
- How concrete is used in construction
- The composition, weight and strength of concrete
- Chemical hazards of concrete use
- Use of reinforced concrete
Learning objectives include:
- Describe the history, current use and composition of concrete
- List the types of chemical and environmental hazards associated with concrete
- State how the strength and capacity of concrete is increased by the use of rebar and other reinforcement methods
Module 2: Concrete Safety Roles and Responsibilities
Module 2 describes the responsibilities of various concrete professionals, including:
- Concrete safety managers
- Registered design professionals
- Concrete contractors
- Riggers
- Signal persons
- Competent persons
- Lift directors
- Crane operators
Learning objectives include:
- Name the roles of various concrete professionals in construction
- List the responsibilities of concrete professionals
- Describe the specialized training required for concrete professionals
Module 3: Hazards of Concrete Use
Topics covered in Module 3 include:
- Fall hazards
- Struck-by hazards
- Concrete curing process hazards
- Hazards related to concrete collapses, chemical exposure, fires and more
Learning objectives include:
- Name common fall hazards and struck-by hazards associated with concrete work
- List hazards associated with the concrete curing process
- Describe additional hazards involving worker overexertion and construction collapses
Module 4: Concrete Operations and Hazard Control
Topics covered in Module 4 include:
- Safety considerations for concrete worksites
- Equipment and safe methods for placing concrete
- Support of decking, formwork and concrete loads when using concrete
- Use of shoring and braces
- Resources for concrete safety management
Learning objectives include:
- Select the appropriate methods and equipment used to create a safe concrete work zone
- Describe safe shoring and concrete placement strategies
- Name OSHA and ANSI/ASME resources that address workers' rights to a safe workplace
The course ends with an exam that assesses the student's comprehension and understanding of all course and module objectives.