Overview & Objectives
Drug and alcohol use in the workplace creates a dangerous situation not just for employees struggling with substance abuse, but for their coworkers and management as well. Our NYC SST-302 2-Hour Drugs and Alcohol Awareness for Construction course prepares participants to better understand signs of drug and alcohol abuse at work, how to address these issues, and workplace strategies for prevention. This course also offers voice authentication (VA) proctoring to meet NYC Local Law 196 requirements for Drugs and Alcohol Awareness training. NYC DOB Provider ID Number: 4T75
This NYC SST-302 2-Hour drugs and alcohol awareness course for construction addresses a wide range of important topics in drug and alcohol abuse awareness, including:
- Drug and alcohol use in the construction industry
- Adverse effects of drugs and alcohol
- Problems caused by substance dependency
- Substance use disorders (SUDs)
- Recognition, avoidance, and prevention
- Commonly used drugs
- Alcohol
- The science of addiction
- Drug and alcohol abuse prevention and control
- Adverse synergistic effects
- Impact of chemical dependency on the lives of coworkers, family members, and others
- Ways to avoid the influence of drugs and alcohol while working
Who Is This Course For?
This online safety course is based on the New York City Local Law 196 of 2017 course requirements for 2 Hours of Drugs and Alcohol Awareness training for individuals applying for a Site Safety Training (SST) Card. Eligible participants include:
- Construction and demolition workers
- Superintendents
- Site safety coordinators and managers
- Competent persons
- Journey persons
- Forepersons
Features & Benefits
After taking this course, participants will be prepared to recognize signs of substance abuse in the workplace, understand the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, and implement recognition, avoidance and prevention strategies to address substance use disorders on the job. Additionally, each course participant will receive:
- 2 hours of training from a NYC DOB-approved vendor that applies toward LL196 course requirements for use toward an approved SST card, including voice-authenticated proctoring
- 2 Continuing Education Unit from an accredited IACET provider
- A certificate of completion
To successfully complete NYC SST-302 2-Hour Drugs and Alcohol Awareness for Construction, you must complete each knowledge checkpoint with a minimum score of 70%, complete all course materials, and fill out the evaluation form provided at the end of the course.
