Important Announcement for All Construction Workers
Following our recent meeting with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), we would like to inform you about an important upcoming change regarding certification cards for construction workers.
Starting November 1, 2024, all workers who complete or renew any of the training courses listed below will be issued a Worker Wallet card. This card will serve as proof of your qualifications to operate specific construction equipment, such as scaffolds, cranes & derricks and will be issued through the Training Connect platform, the same system used for issuing Site Safety Training (SST) cards.
The Worker Wallet card simplifies the process by consolidating multiple certifications into a single card. Similar to the SST card, it can be scanned to display all your stored qualifications, making it easier to verify your credentials on job sites.
Key Dates to Remember:
- From November 1, 2024 to July 2025, while it is not mandatory to have a Worker Wallet card to continue working, we strongly recommend obtaining it as soon as possible. This will ensure that you avoid any interruptions to your work schedule or potential issues on job sites.
- By July 2025, all workers, including those with current valid licenses, will be required to have the Worker Wallet card to continue working. After this date, no worker will be permitted on job sites without this new card, even if their previous certifications are still valid.
Courses That Require the Worker Wallet Card:
- Mast Climber User/Operator and Refresher
- Climber/Tower Crane Rigger
- Rigging Supervisor
- Rigging Worker
- Supported Scaffold User
- Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover
- Suspended Scaffold User
- Suspended Scaffold Supervisor
- Periodic Gas Piping Inspector
We encourage all workers to act early and obtain the Worker Wallet card as soon as possible to avoid any delays or complications come July 2025. Taking a proactive approach will help ensure you don’t miss any days of work or face compliance issues.
For more information or to schedule your course and get your Worker Wallet card, please contact us at (862)234-2900 or you can visit the official NYC DOB Training website.
The cost of a Worker Wallet is $60.00