Unpacking the DOB’s SST Curriculum
2018-05-22
On May 9th, 2018, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) released the full SST Curriculum and the course topics to be completed to comply with Local Law 196’s (LL196) construction safety training mandate. In this post, we will do a deep dive to help you understand what you need to know to stay in compliance.
The 5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down Week Is Here
2018-05-07
In 2016, nearly 40% of all construction fatalities were directly attributed to falls on the job. Over the last 5 years, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has held an annual National Safety Stand-Down week in the second week of May to raise awareness and prevent falls. OSHA’s uses Stand-Down Week […]
Women in Construction: Jobs Are Booming, Except For One Overlooked Group of Workers
2018-04-30
In NYC, construction jobs are coveted for their earning potential and ability to propel hard workers comfortably into the middle class. With plenty of new job sites breaking, or soon-to-be breaking ground and a shortage of available laborers, there’s one set of workers that have been overlooked for far too long – women.
Ignorance Of OSHA Standards Is No Excuse
2018-04-27
A Georgia mechanical contractor faces fines of $49,000 after the US Court of Appeals upheld OSHA’s decision to issue a willful citation after a worker fell through a skylight to his death. The contractor’s defense: the foreman did not have adequate training and was ignorant of OSHA’s Fall Protection standard. The panel was not convinced. […]
GBTS Is Giving Back | Free ESL Courses
2018-04-26
TSC Training Academy (TSCTA) is giving back to our community! We’ve been a part of the Long Island City community for over 15 years and to show our appreciation, we’re offering FREE ESL courses. This is a completely free course and all are welcomed (walk-ins welcomed but registration is preferred)! If you or someone you […]
Gallagher Bassett Is Giving Back | Free ESL Courses
Gallagher Bassett (Gallagher Bassett) is giving back to our community! We’ve been a part of the Long Island City community for over 15 years and to show our appreciation, we’re offering FREE ESL courses. This is a completely free course and all are welcomed (walk-ins welcomed but registration is preferred)! If you or someone you […]
GBTS Welcomes Subcontractors Trade Association Members
2018-04-23
TSC Training Academy is proud to announce our collaboration with the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA). We are equally committed to the STA’s goal of building New York better and providing the industry the tools and resources to promote safety and training among the STA’s members.
Gallagher Bassett Welcomes Subcontractors Trade Association Members
Gallagher Bassett is proud to announce our collaboration with the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA). We are equally committed to the STA’s goal of building New York better and providing the industry the tools and resources to promote safety and training among the STA’s members.
Lowe’s and The Home Depot Commit to Closing Skilled Labor Gap
2018-04-02
According to the most recent data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the construction industry reported over 100k job openings in January 2018. Additionally, there were over 350k new workers entering jobs in the construction industry, highlighting the need to fill many vacant job slots. Lowe’s and The Home Depot are recommitting their […]
World’s Largest Voluntary Demolition at 270 Park Avenue
2018-03-30
How do you demolish a 52-story office tower in the heart of Midtown? That’s the question JPMorgan Chase hopes to answer as they make way for a new 70-story building at 270 Park Avenue. While there are no detailed plans for the demolition and subsequent build, the project will be the world’s largest voluntary demolition […]
I’ve completed the three required training components for the FLSD C of F; what’s next?
2018-03-22
Within 9 months of completing all 31-hours of required training for the FLSD C of F, candidates must pass the first FDNY administered, computer-based test, the Fire Component. For additional information, refer to the “Ready to Apply Section” of the FDNY overview of the FLSD C of F process.
What happens after I pass both the Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Computer-Based Exams?
Applicants who pass the computer-based exams will receive a passing letter immediately after completing each exam. The FDNY will now review your professional qualifications and if you meet the requirements, they will issue the Certificate of Completion. You must schedule an On-Site Exam appointment no more than 1 year from the issuance date of the […]
