2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Complete the NYC DOB 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course for Site Safety Training (SST) compliance. This training supports the SST card pathway under Local Law 196 and focuses on substance awareness, impairment risks, and jobsite safety.
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The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course is a DOB-approved Site Safety Training course for NYC construction workers and supervisors completing their SST card requirements under Local Law 196.
Tribune Training Academy is a DOB-approved Course Provider (CP132) offering SST training for students who need this 2-hour course as part of their 40-Hour SST Worker, 10-Hour SST Upgrade, or 62-Hour Supervisor SST pathway.
A Required SST Awareness Course for NYC Construction Safety
This course helps workers understand substance-related safety risks, impairment concerns, and the importance of maintaining a safe construction jobsite.
What Is the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course?
The NYC DOB 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness training is designed for construction workers and supervisors who need SST awareness training related to drug use, alcohol use, impairment, and workplace safety. It is commonly taken by students completing the full 40-Hour SST Training NYC, workers taking the 10-Hour SST Upgrade NYC, and supervisors completing the 62-Hour Supervisor SST NYC.
SST Card Requirement
This 2-hour SST course applies toward worker and supervisor training pathways for eligible students.
Substance Awareness
Students learn about drug and alcohol risks, impairment, decision-making, and jobsite safety responsibilities.
DOB-Approved Provider
Complete your SST training with Tribune Training Academy, a NYC DOB-approved Course Provider with Provider ID CP132.
How This Course Fits Into Your SST Card Pathway
Many students search for 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness because they are completing a larger SST package. The best course path depends on what training you already have and whether you need a Worker SST Card or Supervisor SST Card.
Need Fall Prevention?
Many SST students also need 8-Hour Fall Prevention NYC, another key DOB SST course for construction workers and supervisors.
Already Have OSHA 30?
If you completed OSHA 30, you may need the 10-Hour SST Upgrade NYC to complete your Worker SST Card pathway.
Need Full Worker SST?
If you need the complete worker training pathway, review our 40-Hour SST Training NYC course option.
Supervisor Pathway?
Site Safety Managers, Coordinators, Superintendents, and Competent Persons may need the 62-Hour Supervisor SST NYC.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Topics Covered
This course focuses on awareness-level training that helps workers understand how drugs, alcohol, and impairment can affect construction site safety.
Jobsite Safety Risks
Understand how impairment can increase the risk of incidents, injuries, poor judgment, and unsafe work practices.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Review the role substance awareness plays in maintaining safer construction sites and protecting workers.
Worker Responsibility
Learn why awareness, prevention, and responsible decision-making matter on NYC construction jobsites.
Built for NYC Construction Workers and Supervisors
The 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course is commonly used by students completing DOB Site Safety Training for Worker SST Cards and Supervisor SST Cards. It may be part of your SST training plan if you work on covered NYC construction jobsites.
Construction Workers
Workers completing SST training for covered NYC construction or demolition jobsites.
OSHA 30 Holders
Workers with OSHA 30 who need remaining SST courses may also need the 10-Hour SST Upgrade pathway.
Supervisors
Supervisors and competent persons completing SST Supervisor Card requirements may need this awareness course.
How to Complete 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Select Your Class
Choose an upcoming 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness training date that fits your schedule.
Complete Your Training
Attend the instructor-led awareness course and complete your DOB-approved SST training requirement.
Continue Your SST Pathway
Use your completion toward your 10-Hour Upgrade, 40-Hour SST Worker, or 62-Hour Supervisor SST pathway.
Important 2026 SST Update
DOB guidance allows 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness during the transition period, but the course is being replaced by 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness after August 1, 2026. If you need this course for your SST pathway, book your class while it is still accepted for delivery.
2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness FAQ
Who needs the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course?
NYC construction workers and supervisors may need this course as part of their DOB Site Safety Training requirements under Local Law 196.
Is this course part of the 10-Hour SST Upgrade?
Yes. Workers who already completed OSHA 30 often need remaining SST training. If that applies to you, review the 10-Hour SST Upgrade NYC page.
Is this course part of the 40-Hour SST training?
Yes. Students completing the full worker pathway should review the 40-Hour SST Training NYC page to understand the complete SST card path.
Do supervisors need this course?
Supervisor SST students may need this course as part of their required training. Supervisors should review the 62-Hour Supervisor SST NYC pathway.
Do I also need 8-Hour Fall Prevention?
Many SST pathways include fall prevention training. Review the 8-Hour Fall Prevention NYC course if you need to complete that requirement.
Where is Tribune Training Academy located?
Tribune Training Academy is located in Elmhurst, Queens, NYC, and is a DOB-approved Course Provider with Provider ID CP132.
Book Your 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course
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