1-Hour Excavations

1-Hour Excavations

The 1 hour Excavations General Electives training is essential for both Workers and Supervisors to fulfill the required number of training hours necessary to qualify for a Site Safety Training (SST) card under Local Law 196. This training covers a range of topics designed to enhance safety awareness and compliance on construction sites, ensuring that all personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills to mitigate risks and maintain a secure working environment. By completing the General Electives training, individuals contribute to their overall competence in safety protocols, reinforcing industry standards and promoting a culture of safety across construction projects in accordance with regulatory requirements.

In order to continue to operate in the City of New York, the designated construction worker is required to complete a minimum number of hours of approved site safety training and to carry site safety identification cards as proof of completion of the training (As per New York City Local Law 196 of 2017 also known as ‘LL196’ or ‘Local Law’). This course provides one hour towards the satisfaction of that requirement.