NYC Mandates New Worker Wallet Card
- eva_hatzaki
- 2 days ago
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As of July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet is the only acceptable qualification card on construction sites citywide.
The Worker Wallet Card does not replace the SST Card
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is stepping up enforcement of construction site safety with a major update: Effective July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet is the only acceptable qualification card for the following certifications on construction sites citywide:
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
The new Worker Information Wallet Card, issued exclusively by DOB through the Training Connect platform, replaces all previously issued cards by third-party training providers. The card includes the worker’s name, photograph, training history, and a QR code linking to a digital record for real-time verification.
This transition is part of the city’s continued efforts to crack down on fraudulent credentials and improve compliance with Local Law 196, which mandates a minimum of 40 hours of safety training for most construction workers.
Key features of the Worker Wallet:
Verified through DOB’s secure Training Connect system
Tracks and displays all required certifications
Must be carried at all times while on job sites
Contractors and site safety professionals must ensure that all workers have this card on hand. Workers without it will not be permitted on site, and sites found in violation could face DOB enforcement actions.
To learn more or access your Worker Wallet, click here. 🀰
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