14-Hour Worker SST Training Package – NYC

Online SST Training for Workers With Older OSHA 30 Cards or Expired SST Cards No Longer Eligible for Renewal

14-Hour NYC Worker SST Training – Get Your New SST Card

Do you have an OSHA 30 Construction card that is more than five years old? Or has your NYC Worker SST Card expired and become ineligible for renewal?

PDH STAR’s 14-Hour Worker SST Training Package is designed for eligible construction workers who need to update their training and obtain a new NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Worker Site Safety Training (SST) Card.

Rather than repeating the entire OSHA 30 Construction course, eligible workers can use their previously completed OSHA training together with DOB-recognized refresher courses.

This package combines 8-Hour Fall Prevention, 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness, and 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher, providing the additional training needed under the applicable NYC DOB pathway.

The training is 100% online and self-paced, and your initial official NYC Worker SST Card is included at no additional card-processing charge, subject to eligibility and documentation verification.

Why Choose PDH STAR?

• NYC DOB Approved Course Provider – CP074
• 100% online, self-paced training
• Three DOB-approved courses totaling 14 hours
• OSHA refresher pathway for eligible holders of older OSHA 30 Construction cards
• Initial official NYC Worker SST Card included
• Card mailed within 24 hours after training completion and approval of all required documentation
• Course completion certificates provided

Who Needs the 14-Hour Worker SST Training Package?

This package is specifically designed for two groups of NYC construction workers.

1. Workers With OSHA 30 Construction Cards Older Than 5 Years

NYC DOB normally requires OSHA 30 Construction training used toward a new SST Card to have been completed within the previous five years.

However, NYC DOB recognizes certain refresher courses that allow eligible workers to use their older OSHA 30 Construction training without repeating the entire 30-hour course.

The DOB-recognized OSHA refresher pathway includes:

• 4-Hour Fall Prevention
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher

Under NYC DOB’s course-equivalency rules, 8-Hour Fall Prevention provides credit for 4-Hour Fall Prevention.

PDH STAR’s 14-Hour Worker SST Package therefore combines the applicable refresher training with the prescribed courses needed toward a new Worker SST Card.

You may qualify for this package if:

• You previously completed OSHA 30 Construction training.
• Your OSHA 30 Construction training is more than five years old.
• You can provide your original OSHA 30 card for verification.
• You need to obtain a new NYC Worker SST Card.
• You satisfy the applicable NYC DOB eligibility and training requirements.

Important: This package does not replace, renew, or reissue your federal OSHA 30 card. It provides DOB-recognized training credit toward SST eligibility.

2. Workers With Expired SST Cards That Cannot Be Renewed

If your previous NYC Worker SST Card has expired, you may need to apply for a new card rather than complete the standard 8-Hour Worker SST Renewal Package.

Under NYC Local Law 10 of 2026:

• SST cards that expired before May 3, 2026: These cards are not eligible for the new one-year renewal grace period. Workers must apply for a new SST Card.
• SST cards expiring on or after May 3, 2026: Workers have up to one year after expiration to complete the required renewal training and renew their cards.
• SST cards more than one year past expiration: Workers who have exceeded the applicable grace period must apply for a new SST Card.

An expired SST Card cannot be used to work on a covered NYC construction site until the card has been renewed or replaced with a valid new card.

If you previously completed OSHA 30 Construction and your Worker SST Card is no longer eligible for renewal, this 14-hour package may provide the appropriate training route for obtaining a new card, subject to verification of your previous training.

If your SST Card is still eligible for renewal, you may need only our shorter and less expensive renewal package.

View the 8-Hour Worker SST Card Renewal Options →

What Is Included in the 14-Hour SST Training Package?

The package contains three NYC DOB-approved Site Safety Training courses.

Course	Duration
8-Hour Fall Prevention (SST-307)	8 hours
2-Hour Mental Health Awareness (SST-308)	2 hours
4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher (SST Only)	4 hours
Total Training	14 hours

Course 1: 8-Hour Fall Prevention (SST-307)

Duration: 8 Hours

Falls remain one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities on construction sites.

This NYC DOB-approved course teaches construction workers how to identify fall hazards and implement effective fall prevention and protection measures.

Topics include:

• Fall hazards in construction
• OSHA and NYC DOB fall protection requirements
• Personal fall arrest systems and protective equipment
• Guardrails, safety nets and other fall protection methods
• Ladder and scaffold safety
• Proper inspection and use of fall protection equipment
• Safe work practices at elevated locations
• Employer and worker responsibilities for fall prevention

Important: NYC DOB recognizes the 8-Hour Fall Prevention course as satisfying the 4-Hour Fall Prevention training requirement.

Course 2: 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness (SST-308)

Duration: 2 Hours

Effective August 1, 2026, NYC DOB replaced the former 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course with the updated 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course for new SST training.

This course helps construction workers recognize mental health challenges, understand suicide prevention, and promote a safer and more supportive working environment.

Topics include:

• Mental health and wellness in construction
• Stress, fatigue and psychological well-being
• Recognizing warning signs of mental health challenges
• Suicide awareness and prevention
• Alcohol and substance misuse
• Supporting coworkers experiencing mental health difficulties
• Reducing stigma and encouraging early intervention
• Available mental health support resources

Learn More About 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness →

Course 3: 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher (SST Only)

Duration: 4 Hours

This course provides essential training in supported scaffold safety for construction workers operating on or around scaffolding.

Topics include:

• Types of supported scaffolds and their components
• Common scaffold hazards and prevention techniques
• Scaffold inspections and safe access
• Fall protection when working on scaffolds
• Scaffold loading and stability
• Recognizing unsafe scaffold conditions
• Worker responsibilities and safe work practices
• Emergency procedures and hazard control

The online version of this course provides four hours of NYC DOB SST training credit.

Important: This is the SST-only course. It does not issue a separate 4-Hour Supported Scaffold Worker Wallet or Scaffold Card. Workers who require that separate credential must complete the applicable scaffold-card training.

Learn More About 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher →

How Does the 14-Hour SST Package Work?

Step 1: Enroll in the Online Package

Register for the 14-Hour Worker SST Training Package through PDH STAR.

Once enrolled, access your courses through our Learning Management System.

Step 2: Complete All Three Courses

Complete the 14 hours of required training at your own pace.

You can pause your training and resume where you left off. Course participation, identification verification, and assessments must satisfy applicable NYC DOB requirements.

You will need an internet-enabled computer or other compatible device with a camera for the required online identity and attendance verification.

After successfully completing each course, you can obtain your Course Completion Certificate.

Step 3: Submit Your SST Card Application and Documents

After completing your training, submit your SST Card application and the required supporting documents.

These generally include:

1. Completed SST Card application form
2. Clear passport-style photograph
3. Government-issued identification
4. Proof of address if your identification was not issued by New York State
5. Copy of your OSHA 30 Construction card, front and back
6. Copy of your previous SST Card, if applicable
7. Certificates of Completion for relevant courses taken through other providers, where applicable
8. Your correct mailing address

Your prior OSHA training and any applicable previous SST training must be verified before a new card can be issued.

View SST Card Application and Documentation Instructions →

Step 4: Receive Your Official NYC Worker SST Card

Once you have completed the required training and PDH STAR has received, verified and approved your complete card documentation, your new official Worker SST Card will be processed through NYC DOB Training Connect.

Your card will be mailed within 24 hours after final approval.

The initial SST Card is included in the package price for eligible applicants.

Actual postal delivery times are additional. SST Cards are mailed to the address provided and are not available for office pickup.

Why Choose PDH STAR for Your 14-Hour SST Training?

NYC DOB Approved Course Provider

PDH STAR, operated by MZI Consulting LLC, is a registered NYC Department of Buildings Site Safety Training Course Provider, CP074.

Convenient Online Training

Complete your training online without attending a physical classroom. Study on your own schedule, pause when necessary, and complete your assessments through our online learning platform.

Official SST Card Included

Your initial official Worker SST Card is included with this eligible training package, eliminating the need to purchase a separate initial card-processing service.

Fast SST Card Mailing

Once your training and required documentation have been completed and approved, PDH STAR mails your SST Card within 24 hours.

Established SST Training Provider

PDH STAR offers NYC DOB-approved Worker SST, Supervisor SST, refresher, and other safety training courses for construction workers and contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions About 14-Hour Worker SST Training

1. Can I use an OSHA 30 Construction card that is more than five years old to get a new SST Card?

Yes, if you satisfy the applicable NYC DOB refresher pathway.

NYC DOB permits eligible workers with OSHA 30 Construction training older than five years to complete recognized refresher courses instead of retaking the entire OSHA 30 course.

The 14-Hour Worker SST Package combines the relevant prescribed and refresher courses toward obtaining a new Worker SST Card.

Your previous OSHA training must be verified before card issuance.

2. Do I have to repeat OSHA 30 if my OSHA card is more than five years old?

Not necessarily.

Although federal OSHA Outreach cards do not have a general federal expiration date, NYC DOB applies a five-year lookback when determining whether OSHA training can be used toward a new SST Card.

DOB recognizes a refresher pathway for eligible holders of older OSHA 30 Construction training.

This can allow you to obtain a new SST Card without completing another 30-Hour OSHA Construction course.

3. Why does the package include 8-Hour Fall Prevention instead of 4-Hour Fall Prevention?

NYC DOB recognizes 8-Hour Fall Prevention as equivalent to 4-Hour Fall Prevention for SST training credit.

The longer course satisfies the prescribed 8-Hour Fall Prevention requirement for the standard new Worker SST pathway while also providing the applicable 4-Hour Fall Prevention refresher credit.

This eliminates the need to take both courses separately.

You can review the NYC DOB-Approved SST Course Equivalencies.

4. My Worker SST Card expired. Do I need the 8-Hour Renewal or this 14-Hour Package?

It depends on when your SST Card expired and whether you remain eligible for renewal.

If your Worker SST Card expired on or after May 3, 2026, and you are still within the applicable one-year grace period, you may qualify for the standard 8-Hour Worker SST Renewal.

If your card expired before May 3, 2026, or the applicable renewal grace period has passed, you must apply for a new SST Card.

The 14-Hour Package is intended for eligible applicants who have previous OSHA 30 Construction training and qualify for the DOB-recognized refresher pathway.

Check Your Worker SST Renewal Options →

5. Is an expired SST Card valid during the one-year grace period?

No.

An expired SST Card cannot be used to work on a NYC construction site requiring Site Safety Training, even if you are eligible to renew the card during the grace period.

You must complete the required training and have your renewed or new SST Card issued before using it on a covered jobsite.

6. Is the 14-Hour SST Training Package available online?

Yes.

The package is delivered online through PDH STAR. Students can complete the included courses at their own pace, subject to required participation, identity verification and course assessments.

A compatible internet-enabled device with a camera is required for the online training verification procedures.

7. Does the 14-Hour Package include my official SST Card?

Yes.

The initial official NYC Worker SST Card is included for eligible applicants who complete the training and submit all required documentation.

There is no separate initial SST Card processing charge for an eligible package purchaser.

8. Does the online scaffold course provide a Scaffold Card?

No.

The 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher course included in this package is the SST-only version.

It provides SST training credit but does not issue the separate supported scaffold credential required for certain scaffold work.

If you need a separate Scaffold Card, you must complete the appropriate scaffold-card course.

9. How long will my new SST Card be valid?

A new NYC Worker SST Card is generally valid for five years from its issuance date.

Before it expires, you must complete the applicable Worker SST refresher training and renew the card.

Learn About Worker SST Card Renewal →

10. What if I don’t have an OSHA 30 Construction card?

This 14-Hour Package is not intended for workers without qualifying previous OSHA 30 Construction training.

If you need OSHA 30 Construction and the additional SST courses, the appropriate option may be PDH STAR’s complete 40-Hour Worker SST Training Package.

View the 40-Hour Worker SST Training Package →

11. What if my OSHA 30 Construction training is less than five years old?

If your OSHA 30 Construction training was completed within the preceding five years and otherwise qualifies toward a new Worker SST Card, you generally need only the additional 10 SST hours.

PDH STAR offers a 10-Hour Worker SST Package combining 8-Hour Fall Prevention and 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness.

This package includes the initial official Worker SST Card for eligible applicants.

View the 10-Hour Worker SST Training Package →

12. Can I use OSHA 30 General Industry instead of OSHA 30 Construction?

No.

OSHA 30 General Industry is not accepted as a substitute for OSHA 30 Construction under the standard NYC Worker SST training pathway.

You must have qualifying Construction training or another DOB-recognized alternative.

13. How quickly will I receive my new SST Card?

PDH STAR mails your SST Card within 24 hours after successful completion of all required training and final approval of your complete supporting documentation.

Mailing time is separate from postal delivery time.

Your card is sent to the mailing address provided in your SST Card application.

14. Can I obtain an SST Card if I previously completed training through another provider?

Yes, provided the previous training satisfies NYC DOB requirements and can be verified.

PDH STAR may request copies of your previous certificates, OSHA Construction card, and other documentation before approving your SST Card application.

Eligibility is assessed based on your individual training history.

Important NYC DOB Regulations and Official References

The NYC Site Safety Training program is established under Local Law 196 of 2017 and subsequent regulatory updates, including Local Law 10 of 2026.

For additional information, consult:

• NYC Department of Buildings – SST Worker Card Requirements
• NYC DOB – Local Law 10 of 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
• NYC DOB – SST Training Course Equivalencies
• NYC DOB – Approved Courses and Requirements

All SST Card applications are subject to NYC DOB requirements and verification of the applicant’s prior training, identity, course completion and supporting documents.

Ready to Get Your New NYC Worker SST Card?

If your OSHA 30 Construction training is more than five years old, or your previous SST Card can no longer be renewed, the 14-Hour Worker SST Training Package may be the right pathway for you.

Complete your approved training online, avoid unnecessarily repeating OSHA 30 where the DOB refresher pathway applies, and receive your initial official Worker SST Card after satisfying all requirements.

14 Hours of NYC DOB-Approved SST Training | Online, Self-Paced | Official SST Card Included

PDH STAR – NYC DOB Approved Course Provider CP074

Questions about your eligibility before enrollment? Contact us at info@pdhstar.com or call (833) PDH-STAR — (833) 734-7827.

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