4 Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher

The 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User & Refresher course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) under Local Law 52 of 2005 for any worker who will use or perform tasks on a supported scaffold at heights of 10 feet or more. This course is also required every four years to renew your scaffold user certificate.

The training covers essential scaffold safety practices, fall protection methods, hazard recognition, and site responsibilities to reduce the risk of injury or violation on NYC job sites.

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This course satisfies both:

• Initial 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certification
• 4-Year Scaffold User Certificate Renewal (Refresher)

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Key Topics Covered Include:

• NYC DOB scaffold safety regulations and Local Law 52 requirements
• Scaffold types and supported scaffold components
• Safe assembly, use, and disassembly practices
• Fall protection systems (guardrails, harnesses, tie-offs)
• Hazard identification and avoidance
• Common causes of scaffold-related incidents
• Roles and responsibilities of users and supervisors
• Emergency procedures and safe work practices

This fully online course includes video modules, knowledge checks, and a final assessment. Upon successful completion, students will receive a DOB-approved certificate valid for 4 years.

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Safety Advisory is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and authorized to issue CEUs that meet the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard. To Receive CEU Credit:

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• Complete all required training hours
• Pass all course assessments (where applicable)
• Submit valid ID and complete registration
• Participate in all required components of the course

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Your CEU hours are listed on each course page. A digital certificate with CEU credit will be issued upon successful completion.