4- Hour Mast Climber User & Operator
The 4-Hour Mast Climber User Course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for any worker who will operate, ride, or perform job tasks on a mast-climbing work platform (MCWP) in New York City. This course provides essential training on the safe use, operation, and emergency procedures associated with mast climbers.
Participants will gain an understanding of the potential hazards involved with mast-climbing systems, the responsibilities of users, and proper operational techniques. The training includes both classroom instruction and a hands-on component to familiarize workers with the equipment they will encounter on the jobsite.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a
NYC Worker Wallet card and certificate of completion, satisfying the NYC DOB requirement for mast climber user training.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify Mast Climber types, major parts and distinctive functions
- Identify rules and regulations that were promulgated after serious accidents
- Differentiate between the OSHA standards and Chapter 33 of Building Code of New York City
- Recognize most common Mast Climber hazards based on statistical and historical data provided
- Discuss and apply federal regulations and good work practice that apply to MastClimbers users and operators on construction sites in NYC
- Students will examine the requirements for Mast Climber and apply all regulations to its design, installation, and inspection using information provided in the classroom
- Students will discuss the requirements for accident and incident reporting and protocols
- Participants must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Participants must be able to understand and communicate in the language in which the course is delivered.
- No prior experience with mast climbers is required.
- Introduction to mast climber systems and components
- Overview of NYC Construction Codes, OSHA regulations, and DOB requirements for mast climbers
- Roles and responsibilities of mast climber users, operators, and supervisors
- Proper procedures for mounting, dismounting, and operating mast climbers
- Load capacity, balance, and platform stability requirements
- Hazard identification, including fall protection risks, tipping hazards, and equipment malfunctions
- Pre-use inspection procedures for mast climbers
- Safe work practices and emergency protocolsResponse actions for power failures, mechanical issues, and rescue situations
CEUs:
Upon completion, students will be eligible for 0.4 CEUs
Audience:
Any individual who needs to use or work on a Mast Climber in New York City.
NYC Training Requirements:
As per Mast Climber Rule (Chapter 3314-01) of 2011, to use, operate, or work on a Mast Climber in New York City, an individual must successfully complete 4 hours of User Training. This training is required every 4 years
