Clean Air Act: History, Standards & Safety
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Posted On: September 19, 2024
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has introduced clear requirements for online construction safety training to ensure that workers are fully trained in safety practices and regulations. A key requirement is the actively proctored system, which protects the training process by verifying that each trainee completes the training on their own.
Actively proctored training refers to the use of advanced technology to monitor and verify the identity of a trainee throughout their course. The system confirms that the training is completed by the registered individual and not by someone else.
In New York City, the actively proctored requirement applies to individuals taking OSHA 30 Hour or NYC Site Safety Training (SST). This includes construction and demolition workers, supervisors, and other personnel working on job sites that fall under the jurisdiction of NYC’s Local Law 196 of 2017. The requirement verifies that all workers have genuinely completed the required training and are equipped to identify and manage job site hazards.
Actively proctored training is mandated only in New York City. Outside of NYC, there is no requirement for active proctoring unless specified by local regulations.
Workers and Supervisors can enroll in actively proctored courses at OSHA Training School to meet NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements. These courses use voice-proctoring and face-recognition technology to comply with New York City's Local Law 196 of 2017 and confirm that each individual completes their training on their own.
For the OSHA NYC 30 Hour Construction Training, a voice-proctoring system is used. Trainees are required to record their voice at the start of the course and may be asked to provide voice additional samples at random times throughout the training. These recordings are then compared to an initial voice recording to confirm that the registered individual is the one completing the training. Voice-proctoring helps prevent fraud and ensures that trainees are actively engaged with the training content.
The NYC Site Safety Training (SST) courses use face recognition technology. This system requires trainees to verify their identity using a facial recognition scan at different points during the training. Face recognition confirms that the individual taking the course is the same person who registered for it.
For voice-proctored and face recognition training, the following equipment is necessary:
Actively proctored training is required to meet New York City’s safety regulations. OSHA Training School uses voice-proctoring and face-recognition technology to confirm that training is completed by the registered individual. For more information or to sign up, visit the NYC SST page or contact us at 815-846-0348. You can also start a chat with us, both options are available 24/7.
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