NY Safety Journal

The Site Safety Plan Is Approved. Is the Site Actually Ready?
The Site Safety Plan Is Approved. Is the Site Actually Ready?
An approved Site Safety Plan is an important milestone, but approval alone does not mean the site is ready for construction. Before mobilization, the project team still needs to confirm... Read more...
Something I've come to appreciate after working on a lot of projects...
Something I've come to appreciate after working on a lot of projects...
The shift from active construction to partial occupancy is one of the most under planned transitions on a job site. Overhead protection, elevator access, material deliveries, and Tenant Protection Plans... Read more...
You Have 30 Seconds to Review a Site Safety Plan. What’s the First Thing You Check?
You Have 30 Seconds to Review a Site Safety Plan. What’s the First Thing You Check?
Hand the same Site Safety Plan to a Superintendent, Site Safety Manager, or General Contractor and they'll each look at something different first. Experience shapes what professionals consider the biggest... Read more...
The Most Important Construction Drawing Might Not Be in Your Permit Set.
The Most Important Construction Drawing Might Not Be in Your Permit Set.
Your permit set defines what gets built. But some of the most critical construction drawings, site safety plans, logistics plans, phasing diagrams, answer a different question: how will it actually... Read more...
The Drawings Didn’t Change. The Construction Sequence Did
The Drawings Didn’t Change. The Construction Sequence Did
A single decision by a neighboring property owner changed the entire construction sequence on a project—even though the drawings never changed. Here's why identifying external dependencies early is critical to... Read more...
Keeping Approved Construction Documents on Site: A Simple Practice That Supports Better Project Coordination
Keeping Approved Construction Documents on Site: A Simple Practice That Supports Better Project Coordination
Keeping approved construction documents on site supports better project coordination, smoother inspections, and clearer communication across your team. Learn simple planning practices and a quick checklist to improve document control... Read more...
Emergency Preparedness Beyond the Basics: Is Your Construction Site Ready for the Unexpected?
Emergency Preparedness Beyond the Basics: Is Your Construction Site Ready for the Unexpected?
Construction emergencies go beyond everyday hazards. NYC job sites must comply with OSHA, DOB Chapter 33, FDNY, and NYC Emergency Management requirements, each serving a different role. From Emergency Action... Read more...
NYC construction safety violation costs beyond the fine
Why a Construction Safety Violation Costs More Than the Fine
A construction safety violation in NYC costs far more than the civil penalty. From stop work orders and project delays to idle labor and corrective work, the hidden costs can... Read more...
Construction Superintendent, Competent Person & Site Safety Manager: Understanding Their Roles in NYC Construction
Construction Superintendent, Competent Person & Site Safety Manager: Understanding Their Roles in NYC Construction
Learn the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Construction Superintendent, Competent Person, and Site Safety Manager on NYC job sites and how they work together to maintain safety and compliance... Read more...
The Incident That Never Happened
The Incident That Never Happened
As NYC prepares to phase out the Competent Person allowance in 2027, a reflection on the unsung qualities that make these professionals invaluable — judgment, experience, and the ability to... Read more...
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What Really Happens During a Site Safety Plan Takeover
When the original SSP preparer is unreachable and your plan is out of date, a Site Safety Plan takeover is the fix. Here's exactly what the process looks like, from... Read more...
NYC DOB Service Notice - Local Law 10 of 2026 SST Program Update
Local Law 10 of 2026: What NYC Construction Workers Need to Know About the Updated SST Program
Effective May 3, 2026, Local Law 10 updates the Site Safety Training program — here's what contractors, workers, and training providers need to know. Read more...
5 Site Safety Mistakes That Will Get Your NYC Job Shut Down
5 Site Safety Mistakes That Will Get Your NYC Job Shut Down
A stop-work order can freeze your entire NYC project in an instant. Learn the five most common site safety mistakes from outdated SSPs to missing SST cards and how to... Read more...
Construction Safety in NYC: What Every Contractor Needs to Know
Construction Safety in NYC: What Every Contractor Needs to Know
A practical guide to NYC construction safety compliance, covering Site Safety Plans, DOB requirements, common violations, and how to keep your project on track. Read more...