Purpose: This course is required for individuals applying for a new Site Safety Training Card. 

Duration : 2 Hours of instructional time, excluding breaks

Location : Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center 65 Elm Street, Copiague, NY 11726

Cost : $55.00

Schedule :

Day Schedule: 8am to 2:30pm (Offered on the 24th day of program)

Afternoon Schedule: 2:45pm to 5:45pm (Offered on the 49th day of program)

Evening Schedule: 6:00pm to 10:30pm (Offered on the 33rd day of program)

This course is part of the 600 hour 6074-Electrical Training Program and 6071-HVAC/R Program. For specific class dates, please contact the Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center.

Per Local Law 196 of 2017: 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. This course provides two hours towards the satisfaction of that requirement.

Per Local Law 10 of 2026: The New York City Building Code requires 2 SST credits for construction site safety trainings related to mental health and wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and alcohol and substance-misuse.

Course Content Outline:

• Overview: Sets the stage by highlighting how substance use disorder impacts the construction industry, using video and real-world context.
• Substance Use Disorder Awareness: Educates trainees on the effects of alcohol, drugs, and medications; key terms like addiction and dependence; healthier alternatives to substance use; treatment resources; and how to recognize and respond to an overdose.
• Tobacco and Nicotine: Addresses the health and safety risks of smoking and vaping on the jobsite, along with tools and resources to help quit or cut back.
• Suicide Prevention: Teaches trainees to recognize risk and protective factors, know when to seek help for someone in crisis, and how to have supportive conversations about suicide.
• Mental Health: Provides a foundational understanding of mental health and how to talk about it, plus the 988 Lifeline as a 24/7 crisis resource.
• Other Resources: Connects trainees with NYC Buildings' safety reporting procedures and integrity training contacts.
• Review of Topics: Recaps key takeaways from the course.
• Debriefing: Gives trainees a chance to reflect and share feedback on the training in an open discussion.
• Written Assessment: A multiple-choice test to confirm understanding and complete the course.

For more information on the course please visit The Department of Buildings (DOB) Website (Click Here)