Buildings news update - February 19, 2021

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February 19, 2021

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WORKER ALERT: Know the Dos and Don'ts of Façade Safety

Façade work performed on scaffolding can be
extremely dangerous and workers must follow proper safety procedures at all times to prevent death or serious injury.

To help those engaged in façade construction
work in New York City, DOB has issued a new
Worker Alert. This
Worker Alert offers practical guidance on how to perform façade construction work safely.

Read the full
Alert for best practices and potential life-saving information like:

Getting properly trained before you step
on a scaffold.
Find a DOB-approved course provider.

Utilizing fall
protection properly. Wearing a harness is not enough!

Exercising extreme care when removing
coping stones.

Practicing safe sequencing.

Avoiding the use of stand-off brackets.

Stand-off brackets are dangerous and prohibited.

And more practical situational safety
information...

Proper scaffold set up is essential. For requests of a DOB inspection of
corner/angle scaffolds, a
Corner/Angle Scaffold Inspection Request Form must be submitted. Be ready for a successful corner/angle scaffold
inspection by meeting the
inspection requirements laid out in this
Service Notice.

WATCH NOW: How to Winterize Your Home

Check out the latest video on Winterizing
Your Home from our DOB Docs
series. We'll provide tips on ways to prepare your home
for winter, keep your family warmer, and make your home more
energy efficient, which helps the planet, and may save you money
as well. Watch Now >>

Topics include:

Heat Retention

Pipe Safety

Fire Hazards

Heating Systems and Chimney Maintenance*

General
Safety and Sustainability

*Chimneys supporting gas and/or oil heating appliances can
become blocked and cause flue gasses to be backed up into the
living space. Flue gasses are hazardous to occupants and can
lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. DOB strongly recommends that building owners perform annual
inspections of the clean out at the base of chimneys that
support fuel-fired heating appliances.

Stay Up-to-date
on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in NYC

The COVID-19
vaccine is here and there are Vaccination Sites opening in all five boroughs.

Looking for
the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccine in New York City?

Text: 'COVID'
to 692692

For updates in
Spanish/Para noticias en espanol,

Text: 'COVIDESP' a
692692

New Yorkers
who are eligible for the vaccine should visit
NYC.Gov/VaccineFinder
for information on vaccination sites and available
appointments.

Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner

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