New York City Site Safety Training (SST) requirements apply to many workers and designated site-safety professionals on construction sites covered by Local Law 196. The exact training path depends on your role, the training you already have, and whether you are applying for a new card or renewing an existing one.
How many SST hours do workers need?
NYC Department of Buildings states that workers on covered jobsites generally must hold an SST card showing at least 40 hours of approved safety training. Designated site-safety supervisors generally need a 62-hour Supervisor SST card.
One common worker pathway uses a qualifying OSHA 30 card plus 8-Hour Fall Prevention and 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness. Eligibility depends on the age and status of the OSHA card and current DOB rules.
What about Supervisor SST?
Supervisor SST is intended for designated site-safety professionals and requires a broader training package. Tribune maintains dedicated pages for Supervisor SST training, the 62-hour Supervisor SST pathway, and the 32-hour Supervisor SST course.
How long is an SST card valid?
NYC DOB currently states that SST cards are valid for five years. Renewal training must be completed within the applicable renewal window. Workers can review Tribune’s SST renewal guide, while supervisors can review Supervisor SST renewal training.
What is the Worker Wallet?
The NYC DOB Worker Wallet is used for certain worker qualification cards, including scaffold-related credentials. DOB states that the Worker Wallet does not replace the SST card. Learn more in Tribune’s Worker Wallet guide.
Where should I start?
If you are a worker, start with the NYC SST training hub. If you need the broader construction-safety catalog, visit NYC DOB training.
Official references: NYC DOB Training and NYC DOB SST Frequently Asked Questions.
Requirements can change. Confirm current rules with NYC DOB before enrolling or relying on a specific training pathway.