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My SST Card Expired. Can I Still Take the 8-Hour Renewal?
An expired SST card can still be renewed in 8 hours, but only if it expired on or after May 3, 2026 and less than a year ago.…
Site Safety Times
Dispatches from the New York City construction ground floor.
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Local Law 196 Compliance Checklist for Employers and GCs
A practical Local Law 196 checklist for NYC employers and GCs: roster, cards, expiry dates, site log and signage, and records you can show on request.
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Caught on Site Without a Valid SST Card: What Actually Happens
A missing SST card puts the NYC DOB violation on the owner, permit holder or employer, not on you. Here is who gets cited and how to fix…
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How to Verify an SST Card Is Real (Workers and Employers)
A card that looks real proves nothing. Check the school, the training record and the issue date. Here is how, for workers and employers.
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Worker vs Supervisor SST Card: Which One Do You Need?
The worker card is the 40-hour path and the supervisor card is the 62-hour path. Here is how to pick the right one before you pay for the…
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A Water Main Broke Under Ring Road. A Worker Didn’t Come Up.
On Friday, October 9, 2026, around 11:13 a.m., a water main broke under Ring Road outside Roosevelt Field mall in East Garden City. Rafael Peralta, 56, was working…
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Valor, Redcode and SST Schools Charged: Workers Paid the Price
Registered SST schools have been busted for selling cards without the training. If a deal feels sus, walk away, or you go down with the school.
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Save $2, Lose $2,624: What a Slow SST Card Really Costs
A cheaper SST course can cost you far more if the card shows up late. Read the schools' own published timelines, the wage math, and what we promise.
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How to Spot a Fake SST Card or an Unapproved SST School in NYC
Fake SST cards and unapproved schools are real. Learn the red flags, how to check a school and a card with NYC DOB, and who to tell if…
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What You’ll Need for Your SST Card Application
The photo, ID, outside training records and mailing address we need after your course so your SST card can be issued and mailed.