2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course

The 2-Hour Drugs and Alcohol Awareness training class presents workers with an orientation on drug and alcohol dependence disorders and the effects of these disorders on people, primarily in the workplace. Topics covered include the hazards of being under the influence in the workplace, as well as the warning signs to watch for that may indicate if someone may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The course will explain the effects of drugs and alcohol use on both construction job sites and personal lives.

NYC DOB Drug and Alcohol Training Requirement – (Local Law 196)

As part of a new regulation (Local Law 196), the NYC Department of Buildings now requires that individuals working in demolition and construction in the 5 boroughs complete a certain amount of training hours, including this 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. Other requirements include completing a 30-hour and an 8-hour fall prevention course. 

CEUs

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CEU REQUIREMENTS

1. 100% attendance for the 2 hour drug and alcohol awareness class
2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
5. As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this drug and alcohol awareness training, the student will be able to: 

1. Understand that dependence disorders can happen to normal people
2. Detail illicit use of drugs and the effects of drugs and alcohol use in workplace situations
3. Understand the effects of drug and alcohol use and describe the impact of those effects on construction sites and in personal life.
4. Explain the effects of various drugs on the human body.
5. Explain pertinent information regarding alcohol use and the effects it has on the human body.
6. Understand methods of control and prevention of drugs and alcohol use in the workplace
7. Recognize the adverse synergistic use of drugs along with alcohol