SST Site Safety Training
Certification Examination
100 Questions — Comprehensive Practice Exam
NYC DOB & OSHA Construction Safety Standards
Exam Year: 2026–2027
,Domain: NYC Local Law 196 Requirements
1. Under NYC Local Law 196, how many hours of training are required to obtain a
Site Safety Training (SST) Worker card?
A) 8 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 10 hours
Rationale: NYC Local Law 196 requires construction workers to complete a minimum of 30
hours of site safety training to receive an SST Worker card, as mandated by the NYC
Department of Buildings. This 30-hour course must be provided by a NYC DOB-approved
training provider and covers critical construction safety topics including fall protection,
scaffolding, and hazard recognition.
2. How many hours of training are required for a Site Safety Training (SST)
Supervisor card under NYC Local Law 196?
A) 30 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 62 hours
D) 100 hours
Rationale: NYC Local Law 196 requires supervisors on construction sites to complete 62
hours of training to obtain an SST Supervisor card, per NYC DOB regulations (1 RCNY
3310-02). The supervisor card requires additional training beyond the worker card in
areas such as site safety plan management, multi-employer site coordination, and
advanced hazard identification.
3. What is the validity period for an SST Worker or Supervisor card before renewal is
required?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) Lifetime
Rationale: Both SST Worker and SST Supervisor cards are valid for 5 years from the date
of issuance, as outlined in NYC Local Law 196 and 1 RCNY 3310-02. Cardholders must
complete renewal training before the expiration date to maintain their active status and
remain compliant on NYC construction sites.
4. How many hours of refresher training must an SST Worker complete upon card
renewal?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 30 hours
Rationale: SST Worker cardholders must complete an 8-hour refresher course to renew
their card, per NYC DOB requirements under 1 RCNY 3310-02. This refresher ensures
workers remain current with updated safety regulations, new hazard awareness protocols,
and any changes to NYC construction safety standards.
, 5. How many hours of refresher training must an SST Supervisor complete upon
card renewal?
A) 8 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 30 hours
D) 62 hours
Rationale: SST Supervisor cardholders must complete a 16-hour refresher course upon
renewal, as mandated by NYC Local Law 196 and 1 RCNY 3310-02. The extended refresher
(compared to the 8-hour worker refresher) covers supervisory responsibilities, updated
regulatory requirements, and advanced safety management topics.
6. Which type of construction sites require workers and supervisors to have a valid
SST card under NYC Local Law 196?
A) All construction sites in NYC
B) Only sites with demolition permits
C) Sites requiring a Site Safety Plan (buildings ≥10 stories or ≥25,000 sq ft with
9+ stories, or demolition sites)
D) Only publicly funded projects
Rationale: NYC Local Law 196 applies to construction sites that require a Site Safety Plan
under NYC Building Code, including new buildings of 10 or more stories, buildings
undergoing major alterations of 9 or more stories, and demolition projects, per 1 RCNY
3310. Workers and supervisors on these sites must hold valid SST cards.
7. What are the potential penalties for working on a covered construction site
without a valid SST card?
A) Verbal warning only
B) Written warning with 30-day grace period
C) Civil penalties of up to $5,000 per untrained worker to the employer, and
potential stop-work orders
D) No penalties until 2028
Rationale: Under NYC Local Law 196 and 1 RCNY 3310-02, employers who allow
untrained workers on covered sites face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per untrained
worker. The NYC DOB may also issue violations and stop-work orders. Workers without
valid SST cards may also be subject to removal from the site.
8. Who is responsible for verifying that workers and supervisors on a construction
site possess valid SST cards?
A) The individual worker only
B) The property owner
C) The employer/contractor and the Site Safety Coordinator or Site Safety
Manager
D) The NYC DOB inspector at time of inspection
Rationale: Per NYC Local Law 196, the employer or contractor is responsible for ensuring
all workers and supervisors hold valid SST cards before allowing them on site. The
designated Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) or Site Safety Manager (SSM) must also verify
card validity and maintain training records for DOB inspection.
Domain: OSHA Construction Safety Standards
Certification Examination
100 Questions — Comprehensive Practice Exam
NYC DOB & OSHA Construction Safety Standards
Exam Year: 2026–2027
,Domain: NYC Local Law 196 Requirements
1. Under NYC Local Law 196, how many hours of training are required to obtain a
Site Safety Training (SST) Worker card?
A) 8 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 10 hours
Rationale: NYC Local Law 196 requires construction workers to complete a minimum of 30
hours of site safety training to receive an SST Worker card, as mandated by the NYC
Department of Buildings. This 30-hour course must be provided by a NYC DOB-approved
training provider and covers critical construction safety topics including fall protection,
scaffolding, and hazard recognition.
2. How many hours of training are required for a Site Safety Training (SST)
Supervisor card under NYC Local Law 196?
A) 30 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 62 hours
D) 100 hours
Rationale: NYC Local Law 196 requires supervisors on construction sites to complete 62
hours of training to obtain an SST Supervisor card, per NYC DOB regulations (1 RCNY
3310-02). The supervisor card requires additional training beyond the worker card in
areas such as site safety plan management, multi-employer site coordination, and
advanced hazard identification.
3. What is the validity period for an SST Worker or Supervisor card before renewal is
required?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) Lifetime
Rationale: Both SST Worker and SST Supervisor cards are valid for 5 years from the date
of issuance, as outlined in NYC Local Law 196 and 1 RCNY 3310-02. Cardholders must
complete renewal training before the expiration date to maintain their active status and
remain compliant on NYC construction sites.
4. How many hours of refresher training must an SST Worker complete upon card
renewal?
A) 4 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 30 hours
Rationale: SST Worker cardholders must complete an 8-hour refresher course to renew
their card, per NYC DOB requirements under 1 RCNY 3310-02. This refresher ensures
workers remain current with updated safety regulations, new hazard awareness protocols,
and any changes to NYC construction safety standards.
, 5. How many hours of refresher training must an SST Supervisor complete upon
card renewal?
A) 8 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 30 hours
D) 62 hours
Rationale: SST Supervisor cardholders must complete a 16-hour refresher course upon
renewal, as mandated by NYC Local Law 196 and 1 RCNY 3310-02. The extended refresher
(compared to the 8-hour worker refresher) covers supervisory responsibilities, updated
regulatory requirements, and advanced safety management topics.
6. Which type of construction sites require workers and supervisors to have a valid
SST card under NYC Local Law 196?
A) All construction sites in NYC
B) Only sites with demolition permits
C) Sites requiring a Site Safety Plan (buildings ≥10 stories or ≥25,000 sq ft with
9+ stories, or demolition sites)
D) Only publicly funded projects
Rationale: NYC Local Law 196 applies to construction sites that require a Site Safety Plan
under NYC Building Code, including new buildings of 10 or more stories, buildings
undergoing major alterations of 9 or more stories, and demolition projects, per 1 RCNY
3310. Workers and supervisors on these sites must hold valid SST cards.
7. What are the potential penalties for working on a covered construction site
without a valid SST card?
A) Verbal warning only
B) Written warning with 30-day grace period
C) Civil penalties of up to $5,000 per untrained worker to the employer, and
potential stop-work orders
D) No penalties until 2028
Rationale: Under NYC Local Law 196 and 1 RCNY 3310-02, employers who allow
untrained workers on covered sites face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per untrained
worker. The NYC DOB may also issue violations and stop-work orders. Workers without
valid SST cards may also be subject to removal from the site.
8. Who is responsible for verifying that workers and supervisors on a construction
site possess valid SST cards?
A) The individual worker only
B) The property owner
C) The employer/contractor and the Site Safety Coordinator or Site Safety
Manager
D) The NYC DOB inspector at time of inspection
Rationale: Per NYC Local Law 196, the employer or contractor is responsible for ensuring
all workers and supervisors hold valid SST cards before allowing them on site. The
designated Site Safety Coordinator (SSC) or Site Safety Manager (SSM) must also verify
card validity and maintain training records for DOB inspection.
Domain: OSHA Construction Safety Standards
