30 Hour Concrete Safety Manager

Course Overview

The 30 Hour Concrete Safety Manager (CSM) course is a specialized training program for professionals responsible for concrete operations on major construction projects in New York City (NYC). Any project placing 2,000 cubic yards or more of concrete requires a designated Concrete Safety Manager. This course ensures participants are fully prepared to manage safety, compliance, and operational procedures related to concrete construction.

The program equips participants with the knowledge to prevent accidents, comply with NYC regulations, and implement safety protocols for concrete placement, rigging, scaffolding, and hoisting operations.

Course Topics

Key subjects covered include:

• Introduction to concrete safety management

• Analysis of concrete-related construction accidents

• NYC Concrete Safety Manager certification requirements

• NYC Building Code Chapter 19 for concrete operations

• OSHA 1926 standards overview

• NYC Department of Buildings, Department of Transportation, and Department of Environmental Protection guidelines

• Building Code Chapters 1, 33, and 35

• Concrete construction, inspection, and stripping operations

• Rigging, scaffolding, hoisting, and crane operations for concrete work

• Site safety plan requirements specific to concrete projects

• Safety protocols and best practices for concrete placement

• Identification and prevention of concrete safety violations

Prerequisites

• No formal prerequisites are required

• Participants should have general knowledge of the NYC Building Code

• Individuals aiming to apply for a Concrete Safety Manager license must meet additional NYC licensing requirements

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify NYC safety rules developed in response to concrete construction accidents

• Understand the rationale behind NYC concrete safety regulations

• Recognize specific hazards in concrete construction and implement appropriate control methods

• Apply safety protocols for concrete placement, rigging, and site operations

Course Materials

• Course includes PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies, discussions, and hands-on exercises

• A student manual and practical exercises are provided

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• 3.0 CEUs awarded upon successful completion

Course Duration

• 30 instructional hours (excluding scheduled breaks)

This training prepares participants to effectively manage concrete operations, ensure compliance with NYC codes, and maintain a safe construction environment.