Construction sites can be dangerous places. With towering cranes, heavy machinery, and potential hazards around every corner, safety should be a top priority. To keep workers safe, construction companies need to have the right number of safety officers on site. But how many safety officers are required on a construction site? It depends on several…
You’ve got a construction site filled with workers, machinery roaring, and deadlines looming. Everything’s fine – until it isn’t. That’s where a Site Safety Manager (SSM) swoops in, clipboard in hand, ready to save the day. So, when is a Site Safety Manager required in NYC? If your construction project is in the Big Apple…
Short answer: Everyone. Long answer? It’s a team effort that combines proactive planning, strict compliance, and on-the-ground expertise. Everyone on a job site, from the project owner to the construction worker, creates a safe work environment. This includes following safety rules, using proper equipment, and reporting hazards. Menotti Enterprise, a safety consulting firm in New…
Does OSHA require a site specific safety plan? It’s a question many construction companies face when organizing their projects. If you’re dealing with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, or complex job sites, understanding safety requirements is essential. OSHA doesn’t mandate a specific plan for every job site, but there are times when a detailed plan is…
Since February 3, 2025, all Temporary Use Permit (TUP) applications in New York City must go through the Central Development HUB. If you need a TUP, your first step is to have a Registered Design Professional—either a registered architect or professional engineer—complete the application. Once it’s filled out, email it along with all required documents…
A construction site has risks, and knowing how to handle them is key to keeping everyone safe. But how do you know where to start with planning? Learning how to make a safety plan for construction site work is simpler than it seems when you have the right steps in place. What hazards could workers…
Due to inclement weather, the NYC Department of Buildings has canceled the scheduled Buildings After Hours session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This program will resume on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Buildings After Hours is typically held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the DOB…
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) carried out scheduled maintenance on the DOB NOW system from Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm through Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 10:00 pm. During this time, the system’s internal software underwent updates that temporarily disabled access to several modules. The affected modules included DOB NOW: Build, Safety,…
If you have active or upcoming crane operations in New York City, be aware of the 2025 holiday inspection schedule from the NYC Department of Buildings. The Cranes & Derricks Unit will not perform inspections during the following weekends. Make sure your projects are scheduled accordingly so you’re not caught off guard. No inspections will…