NYC Local Laws · Defined
Local Law 196 of 2017: Construction site safety training
Establishes site safety training requirements for workers and supervisors at covered NYC construction sites.
New York City jurisdiction · Sources checked September 15, 2026. Law numbers repeat by year. These educational summaries are not legal advice or a complete compliance checklist. Later amendments, agency rules, building characteristics, and effective dates determine the requirements for a particular property. Use the linked City sources to confirm current obligations.
Why it matters
Coverage depends on the site and the person’s role. Training documentation belongs in contractor mobilization planning; it does not replace the project’s site safety plan, supervision, or other applicable safety obligations. Confirm current DOB training and card requirements rather than relying on a generic OSHA-course description.
In practice
A project example
Before mobilization, a contractor checks workers’ required credentials against the actual site requirements so missing training does not disrupt the planned start of work.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.