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NYC BOD Requirement:
Local law 196 introduced new regulations for demolition and construction workers employed in the 5 boroughs that will require them to complete a certain amount of training hours including, the 2 hour drug and alcohol awareness course in order to receive a Site Safety Training (SST) card which will allow them to work in NYC.
This course is an elective course that can help fulfill the requirement for an individual applying for a Site Safety Training Card. THIS IS AN AWARENESS-LEVEL TRAINING ONLY and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card. In order to continue to operate in the City of New York, the designated construction worker is required to complete a minimum number of hours of approved site safety training and to carry site safety identification cards as proof of completion of the training (As per New York City Local Law 196 of 2017 also known as ‘LL196’ or ‘Local Law’). This course provides two hours towards the satisfaction of that requirement.
- 100% attendance for the 2-HR Drug & Alcohol Awareness class: 2 hours of instruction time
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises (determined by instructor)
- Completion of required quiz assessment
- As applicable, achievement of the minimum passing score (70%) on the required end-of-course examination
- Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)
- Make-up time is not allowed. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course.
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Brief overview of the course objectives
- Importance of addressing substance abuse in the construction industry
Understanding Substance Abuse (15 minutes)
- Substance abuse disorders
- How they impact the brain
- Common misconceptions related to them.
Drug and Alcohol Statistics (10 minutes)
- Cover statistics related to drug and alcohol use
- How prevalent they are in the industry
Drug & Alcohol Use in the Construction Industry (15 minutes)
- The impact of drug and alcohol use in the construction industry
- Workers’ judgment
- Decision-making
Consequences of Addiction on the Body (15 minutes)
- Social
- Economic
- Criminal offensives
- Associated diseases
Alcohol Use & Its Effects on the Body (15 minutes)
- Cover how “one” drink impacts the body and how much “one” drink is
- Health and safety issues regarding alcohol abuse.
Prevention and Control of Drugs and Alcohol (15 minutes)
- The behavioral dependencies of drug and alcohol use.
How to Avoid Drug and Alcohol Dependency (30 minutes)
- Resources available to students should they require help with drug or alcohol addiction.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand that dependence disorders can happen to normal people (erase stigma)
- Describe illicit use of drugs and the effects of drugs and alcohol in workplaces
- Understand the effects of drug and alcohol use in the construction industry
- Describe the impact and effects of drug and alcohol use on construction sites and in personal life
- Explain various drugs and their effects on the human body
- Explain relevant information concerning alcohol use and its effects on the human body
- Understand prevention and control of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
- Understand adverse synergistic use of drugs along with alcohol
Audience
Required curriculum for any worker or supervisor employed in NYC within the Five Boroughs on projects requiring a Construction Super, Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, Concrete Safety Manager, or Competent Person. Also, applicable to individuals seeking a more comprehensive understanding of their specific responsibilities for initiating and carrying out drug-free workplace policies and procedures in the workplace or on a job site.
Upon succesful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion.