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COURSE
Project safety is a number one requirement for MTA projects. This course is designed to provide the philosophical and
practical foundation for project safety management of workers and the general public on MTA projects.
Whether working on the right of way or near track and commuter areas, di erent applications of safety protocols
are required. In this intensive course, participants will learn the basic and advanced safety protocols for managing
construction projects. Participants will also learn how to create, manage and coordinate elements of required MTA
quality control plans. Taught by a New York City Department of Buildings Licensed Site Safety Manager, participants
will also review recent changes in NYC Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) Safety requirements, including Subchapter
33 of the NYC Building Code and why investing in a safe work culture matters.
Topics include:
OSHA compliance requirements and penalties, workman’s compensation, designing and
implementing company-wide safety programs, material and equipment safety practices and incident reporting
documentation and procedures.
TRAINING GOALS INCLUDE:
Learn how to design and implement a quality safety program.
Understand the components of various types of accident investigation and acceptable protocols to follow when
an investigation should be or has been initiated.
Gain knowledge of safety enforcement practices, including how to discipline violators of the safety program and
how to recognize and incentivize workers who comply with the program.
Understand EMR ratings, what that means for bonding and insurance premiums and how it can impact a
contractor’s competitive edge in the bidding process.
Learn about dealing with claims and post-accident management.
Understand the supervisors’ role in safety and establish safety benchmarks.
Understand OSHA’s role and become familiar with OSHA’s advanced requirements.
Understand NYC DOB’s role in ensuring safe and secure work sites before, during and after construction.
LESSONS LEARNED
9AM - 5PM
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SAFETY AND QUALITY PLANNING
AT THE MTA
• Hot work precautions
• Scaffolding protocols
• Fall protection
• Quality planning and hazard communication
• Investing in safety first
