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# NYC DOB SITE SAFETY MANAGER (SSM)
EXAM
## 200+ ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES
### 2026-2027 EDITION | HIGH-YIELD CONTENT
## SECTION 1: SSM ROLE, QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS
### Questions 1-25
**Question 1**
A construction professional is applying for a Site Safety Manager license in NYC.
Which of the following combinations of qualifications would make them eligible
to sit for the exam?
A) A 30-hour OSHA card and 2 years of field experience
B) A 40-hour DOB-approved course, a valid SST Supervisor Card, and 3 years of
field experience in a supervisory role at major buildings
C) A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification only, without additional field
experience
D) 5 years of experience as a laborer on any construction site
**Correct Answer: B**
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**Rationale:** To qualify for the SSM license, applicants must complete a 40-hour
DOB-approved course in construction and demolition site safety, possess a valid
SST Supervisor Card, and meet specific experience requirements. Option B
correctly identifies these core requirements. CSP certification alone is insufficient
without field experience, and laborer experience without supervisory responsibility
does not qualify .
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**Question 2**
Under NYC DOB regulations, a Site Safety Manager license must be renewed
every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NYC Site Safety Manager licenses are valid for 3 years from
issuance and must be renewed before expiration. Renewal requires continuing
education credits and proof of ongoing experience. This three-year cycle ensures
SSMs stay current with evolving regulations and best practices .
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**Question 3**
A Site Safety Manager discovers that a worker on site does not possess a valid SST
card. What is the SSM's immediate obligation?
A) Issue a verbal warning and allow the worker to continue
B) Remove the worker from the site immediately and document the action in the
Site Safety Log
C) Notify the general contractor and allow the worker to finish the shift
D) Report the violation to the DOB within 24 hours but permit the worker to
remain
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** No worker may perform work on a major construction site without
a valid SST card. Expired or missing cards are invalid. The SSM must immediately
remove the worker from the site and document this action. DOB may issue a full
stop work order if workers lack required SST cards .
---
**Question 4**
An applicant for the SSM license holds a Construction Health and Safety
Technician (CHST) certification from BCSP. How many years of field experience
must they demonstrate to qualify?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
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C) 4 years
D) 5 years
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** A CHST certification holder must have at least 4 years of field
experience within the 8 years prior to application, serving in a supervisory role or
providing site safety oversight at major buildings in NYC. This is one of several
qualification pathways specified by DOB .
---
**Question 5**
A Site Safety Manager is designated for a major building project. Which of the
following best describes the SSM's primary legal duty?
A) Supervise daily work assignments for all trades
B) Ensure compliance with the Site Safety Plan and all applicable safety
regulations
C) Approve all building material purchases
D) Conduct final building occupancy inspections
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The SSM's primary responsibility is enforcing the Site Safety Plan
and ensuring all construction activities comply with NYC Building Code Chapter
# NYC DOB SITE SAFETY MANAGER (SSM)
EXAM
## 200+ ORIGINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES
### 2026-2027 EDITION | HIGH-YIELD CONTENT
## SECTION 1: SSM ROLE, QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS
### Questions 1-25
**Question 1**
A construction professional is applying for a Site Safety Manager license in NYC.
Which of the following combinations of qualifications would make them eligible
to sit for the exam?
A) A 30-hour OSHA card and 2 years of field experience
B) A 40-hour DOB-approved course, a valid SST Supervisor Card, and 3 years of
field experience in a supervisory role at major buildings
C) A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification only, without additional field
experience
D) 5 years of experience as a laborer on any construction site
**Correct Answer: B**
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**Rationale:** To qualify for the SSM license, applicants must complete a 40-hour
DOB-approved course in construction and demolition site safety, possess a valid
SST Supervisor Card, and meet specific experience requirements. Option B
correctly identifies these core requirements. CSP certification alone is insufficient
without field experience, and laborer experience without supervisory responsibility
does not qualify .
---
**Question 2**
Under NYC DOB regulations, a Site Safety Manager license must be renewed
every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** NYC Site Safety Manager licenses are valid for 3 years from
issuance and must be renewed before expiration. Renewal requires continuing
education credits and proof of ongoing experience. This three-year cycle ensures
SSMs stay current with evolving regulations and best practices .
---
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**Question 3**
A Site Safety Manager discovers that a worker on site does not possess a valid SST
card. What is the SSM's immediate obligation?
A) Issue a verbal warning and allow the worker to continue
B) Remove the worker from the site immediately and document the action in the
Site Safety Log
C) Notify the general contractor and allow the worker to finish the shift
D) Report the violation to the DOB within 24 hours but permit the worker to
remain
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** No worker may perform work on a major construction site without
a valid SST card. Expired or missing cards are invalid. The SSM must immediately
remove the worker from the site and document this action. DOB may issue a full
stop work order if workers lack required SST cards .
---
**Question 4**
An applicant for the SSM license holds a Construction Health and Safety
Technician (CHST) certification from BCSP. How many years of field experience
must they demonstrate to qualify?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
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C) 4 years
D) 5 years
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** A CHST certification holder must have at least 4 years of field
experience within the 8 years prior to application, serving in a supervisory role or
providing site safety oversight at major buildings in NYC. This is one of several
qualification pathways specified by DOB .
---
**Question 5**
A Site Safety Manager is designated for a major building project. Which of the
following best describes the SSM's primary legal duty?
A) Supervise daily work assignments for all trades
B) Ensure compliance with the Site Safety Plan and all applicable safety
regulations
C) Approve all building material purchases
D) Conduct final building occupancy inspections
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The SSM's primary responsibility is enforcing the Site Safety Plan
and ensuring all construction activities comply with NYC Building Code Chapter
