A New York City Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) is a DOB certification for site-safety professionals working on certain major construction or demolition projects. It is different from a worker SST card and has its own application, training and experience requirements.
Where is a Site Safety Coordinator required?
NYC DOB identifies Site Safety Coordinators as one of the certified site-safety professional roles used on major building work. The exact staffing requirement depends on the project and current Building Code rules, so contractors and applicants should confirm the requirement for the specific jobsite.
What training is part of the Site Safety Coordinator pathway?
DOB application materials identify the 40-Hour Site Safety course and a valid Supervisor SST card as important parts of the certification pathway. Training by itself does not create the certification; applicants must also satisfy the applicable experience and DOB application requirements.
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What experience does DOB require?
DOB provides several qualifying experience pathways. Depending on the applicant, qualifying experience may include work as a registered design professional, Concrete Safety Manager, construction supervisor on major buildings, DOB enforcement official, or another pathway recognized by the Department. The exact documentation and time period vary by pathway.
Does a Site Safety Coordinator need a Supervisor SST card?
Current DOB application materials include a Site Safety Training Supervisor card among the documents used for Site Safety Coordinator certification. If you still need the supervisor training pathway, review Tribune’s 62-Hour Supervisor SST, 32-Hour Supervisor SST and upgrade options.
What training is required to renew a Site Safety Coordinator certification?
NYC DOB currently requires a copy of an 8-Hour Site Safety course certificate completed within one year before the renewal submission. Renewal applications are processed through DOB NOW: Licensing.
Where can I review a coordinator refresher course?
Tribune maintains a dedicated 8-Hour Site Safety Coordinator Refresher course page. Review the course details and confirm its fit for your renewal requirement before registering. An initial qualification course, a supervisor SST pathway and a credential refresher serve different purposes; bring your existing certification and training records when requesting advice.
Site Safety Coordinator vs. Site Safety Manager
These are separate DOB credentials. Site Safety Manager certification is generally associated with larger major-building projects and has a different registration term and qualification path. If your goal is the manager credential, read Tribune’s Site Safety Manager guide.
Where should I start?
- Confirm whether your project or career path requires an SSC credential.
- Review the current DOB qualification and experience requirements.
- Complete the required 40-Hour Site Safety training within the applicable timeframe.
- Confirm your Supervisor SST status.
- Follow DOB NOW instructions for the application or renewal process.
Need the Correct Site Safety Course?
Call Tribune Training Academy and tell us the exact credential or renewal requirement you are trying to satisfy.
Official references: NYC DOB Site Safety Professional and SSC Certification Renewal.
DOB requirements can change. Confirm current eligibility and application requirements directly with NYC DOB.