Safety training deadline approaches for construction workers

The deadline for day laborers in the construction industry to receive mandatory safety training is fast-approaching, prompting outreach from a slew of city agencies.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Nov. 7 will serve as a day of action to inform day laborers, including immigrant workers, in the construction industry about the Dec. 1 deadline for workers and supervisors to obtain site safety training, which is required under Local Law 196.