2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SST-302)

2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SST-302)

The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SST-302) course is a focused safety training program designed to increase awareness of substance use and its impact on workplace safety in the construction industry. This 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness training helps workers understand how drugs and alcohol can affect judgment, performance, and job site safety.

The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SST-302) course promotes responsible behavior and supports the development of a drug-free work environment. It is part of the NYC Site Safety Training (SST) requirement and helps reinforce safety culture across construction sites.

Participants in the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness training will learn how impairment increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and unsafe decision-making in safety-sensitive roles.

Course Details

• Course Code: SST-302
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Languages Available: English, Spanish, Portuguese

The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SST-302) course is recognized as part of NYC SST card requirements.

What You Will Learn

Introduction to Substance Abuse

Overview of drug and alcohol use in construction workplaces and safety impacts.

Effects of Substance Abuse

Physical, mental, and behavioral effects on job performance and safety.

Commonly Abused Substances

Identification of alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription medication misuse.

Signs of Impairment

How to recognize warning signs that may affect job site safety.

Legal and Safety Implications

Consequences of violating workplace safety policies and regulations.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Understanding workplace testing procedures and compliance rules.

Creating a Drug-Free Workplace

Policies, prevention strategies, and safety education programs.

Support and Intervention

Role of supervisors and coworkers in addressing concerns safely.

Confidentiality and Privacy

Ethical handling of sensitive workplace safety situations.

Who This Training Is For

The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness (SST-302) course is designed for:

• Construction workers
• Supervisors and managers
• Site safety personnel
• Safety-sensitive job roles

This training is especially important where impairment can increase workplace risk.