How Site Safety Managers Add Value to Your Business

 

A site safety manager ensuring adherence to the site safety plan

According to Chapter 33 of the DOB’s Administrative Code, construction sites must have a primary site safety manager or coordinator designated to ensure compliance with the site safety plan. In addition, Section 3310.5 of DOB’s Chapter 33 also states that site safety managers and coordinators are responsible for ensuring the worksite meets all the site safety requirements listed in the chapter.  

 

Owners, agents, construction managers, or general contractors are responsible for designating a site safety manager or coordinator. It’s also important to note that the site safety manager or coordination must be certified by the department per Article 402 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.

When Are Site Safety Managers or Coordinators Required?

According to the NYC Department of Buildings DOB, site safety managers are required to oversee safety on construction sites of buildings over 15 stories. Meanwhile, site safety coordinators must oversee safety on building construction sites between ten to fourteen stories.

How a Site Safety Manager Adds Value to Your Business

Site safety managers and coordinators can add value to your business in numerous ways. For starters, they’re certified by the DOB and necessary for ensuring compliance with DOB’s Chapter 33 and the Administrative Code at construction and demolition sites.

 

Site safety managers also add value to your worksite because they have extensive knowledge about DOB guidelines. Consequently, they can help your business adhere to the DOB and OSHA guidelines, ensuring you don’t violate them. Furthermore, they also conduct weekly meetings and provide on-site, job-specific safety information to workers to reduce injuries, fatalities, and medical costs.

 

Site safety managers can also perform regular audits to help ensure your construction or demolition site meets all the standards listed in DOB’s Chapter 33 and Article 402 of Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code. They can also help your business save money by preventing workplace accidents that affect workers or pedestrians.  

A site safety manager examining worksite safety

Add Value to Your Business by Hiring a Site Safety Manager from RC Safety Inc

RC Safety Inc provides professional and competitive NYC site safety services for construction sites. The organization is a site safety consultant for NYC construction projects. If you’re seeking assistance with worksite safety or site safety management in NYC, consider visiting their website for more information. Alternatively, you can also contact them to learn more.

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