You’re In Charge Now. Don’t Screw It Up.
Supervisor card. 32 hours. NYC DOB requirement. Local Law 196 says you need it, your GC says you need it, the inspector who shows up unannounced definitely says you need it.
Look, nobody becomes a supervisor because they love paperwork and compliance training. You got promoted because you know how to run a crew and get work done. But here’s the thing: the city won’t let you supervise a job site until you prove you know how to keep people alive while doing it.
This is that proof.
The Deal
- 32 hours – Yeah, it’s long. So is explaining to OSHA why someone fell off your site.
- 100% online, self-paced – Do it on the couch, on the subway, at 2am when you can’t sleep. We don’t judge.
- Mobile-friendly – Take it on your phone. No laptop, no problem.
- 📸 Camera required – Phone or computer, doesn’t matter. We need to verify you’re actually taking the course. DOB compliance thing.
- NYC DOB Supervisor SST Card – The whole point of this exercise
Who Needs This Course
You’re a supervisor, foreperson, site safety coordinator, or about to be. Maybe you already got your 10-Hour Worker card and the boss said “time to upgrade.” Maybe you’re coming in fresh. Either way:
If you supervise construction work in NYC, Local Law 196 says you need this card.
The DOB doesn’t care if you’ve been doing this for 20 years. No card, no supervising. It’s that simple.
What’s Actually In This Thing
We’re not gonna lie and say safety training is thrilling. But we will say this is useful, relevant, and way less painful than other options. Here’s what you’re getting:
🏗️ Site Safety Management (The Supervisor Stuff)
- DOB regulations – What they actually enforce vs what’s just on paper
- Violations & enforcement – How to not get shut down mid-pour
- Stop Work Authority – When to pull the plug (and how to do it without your crew hating you)
- High-risk operations – Excavation, demolition, the stuff that goes wrong fast
- Toolbox talks & pre-task planning – Because “be careful” isn’t a safety plan
🪜 Supported Scaffold
- OSHA Subpart L + NYC Building Code Chapter 33 – The rules that actually apply here
- Scaffold components & capacity – Don’t overload it. Seriously.
- Fall protection systems – Guardrails, personal fall arrest, what works and what’s theater
- Inspections – Daily competent person checks (yes, every day, no shortcuts)
💪 Material Handling & Ergonomics
- Hierarchy of controls – Eliminate, substitute, engineer, admin, PPE (in that order)
- Lifting biomechanics – Your back has limits. Respect them or regret them.
- Rigging basics – Slings, shackles, angles, load ratings
🚪 Confined Space Entry
- PRCS vs non-permit spaces – Know the difference before you send someone in
- Atmospheric hazards – Oxygen deficiency, flammables, toxics (the invisible killers)
- Entry procedures – Attendant, entrant, supervisor roles
- Golden rule: The attendant NEVER enters. Not to help, not to rescue, never.
📋 Job Hazard Analysis
- 4-column JHA model – Task steps, hazards, consequences, controls
- Risk formula: Severity × Likelihood = Priority
- Stop work authority – When anyone can say “nah, we’re not doing this”
🔥 Fire Prevention & Protection
- Fire tetrahedron – Heat, fuel, oxygen, chemical reaction (remove one, fire dies)
- Hot work permits – Required. Every time. No exceptions.
- Fire watch – 30 minutes after hot work ends (not 29, not “close enough”)
- Means of egress – Two ways out, always, or you’re violating code
How It Works
Watch videos. Take quizzes. Pass the final exam. Get your card.
Every module has a quiz. The final exam is 20 questions, 70% to pass. If you watched the videos and paid even a little attention, you’ll pass. If you tried to skip through, you won’t. It’s designed that way.
Videos can’t be skipped forward (DOB requirement, not us being jerks). But you can pause, rewind, and come back later. Your progress saves automatically.
What You’ll Need
- 📱 A phone or computer with a camera – That’s it. Course works on anything with a camera.
- 🌐 Internet connection – WiFi or cellular, doesn’t matter.
- ⏱️ 32 hours – Spread it out over a week, binge it over a weekend, whatever works.
- 🧠 Your attention – You can half-ass a lot of things in construction. This isn’t one of them.
After You Finish
Pass the final exam, and your official NYC DOB Supervisor SST card gets printed and mailed to you within 5-7 business days. No extra fees, no trips to an office, no waiting in line at the DOB.
Card’s good for 5 years. Then you’ll need the 16-Hour Supervisor Renewal. But that’s a problem for 2030-you.
Why This Actually Matters
Real talk: This course exists because people die on construction sites. Not from bad luck. From preventable stuff. Falls. Trench collapses. Confined space incidents. Fires. Crane accidents.
Your job as a supervisor isn’t just to hit deadlines. It’s to make sure everyone goes home.
The DOB can’t force you to care about that. But they can force you to learn how. That’s what this course is.
We made it as practical, relevant, and not-terrible as possible. No corporate fluff. No reading OSHA pamphlets to you in a monotone voice. Just the information you actually need to do your job safely and legally in NYC.
Questions?
How long does it take?
32 hours of video + quizzes. Most people spread it over 1-2 weeks, doing a few hours at a time.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yep. 100% mobile-friendly. Just make sure it has a camera.
What if I fail the final exam?
You can retake it. We’d rather you learn it than game it.
When do I get my card?
5-7 business days after you pass. We print it, sign it, mail it.
Is this actually approved by the DOB?
Yes. We’re a fully approved SST provider (Provider #: on file with NYC DOB).
What if my GC needs proof I’m enrolled?
Email us. We’ll send you a letter.
Look, you gotta take this course. The city says so.
We made it not terrible. Now sign up and get it over with.
