2 Hour Alcohol And Drug Awareness Classes Online

The 2 Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness class online provides training for workers on drug and alcohol dependence disorders and how they affect people, especially in the workplace. Students will learn the dangers of being under the influence in the workplace and the telltale signs to look for to determine if someone may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The course will cover both the effects of drugs and alcohol use on construction sites and also in personal life.

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

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 alcohol and drug awareness classes online in order to receive a Site Safety Training (SST) card which will allow them to work in NYC. Other requirements include the 30 hour OSHA construction course and the 8 hour fall prevention course. 

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete this 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)

IACET GUIDLINES

1.       Analyze the course structure, objectives, key topic areas, and learning expectations to establish purpose and relevance.
2.       Evaluate the role of drug and alcohol awareness in promoting workplace safety, health, compliance, and performance.
3.       Analyze the effects of illicit drugs, alcohol, and substance use disorders on decision making, job performance, and workplace safety.
4.       Assess indicators, warning signs, and contributing risk factors associated with substance misuse and dependency in workplace settings.
5.       Evaluate the prevalence and impact of drug and alcohol use in the construction industry and its contribution to safety incidents and productivity loss.
6.       Analyze the physiological effects of addiction and alcohol on major body systems and assess short- and long-term health and functional consequences.
7.       Evaluate how cognitive and physical impairment related to substance use increases safety risks and reduces functional work capacity.
8.       Synthesize prevention strategies, workplace policies, control measures, and support resources to reduce substance-related risk.
9.       Apply and demonstrate course concepts by evaluating substance-related scenarios and implementing best practices to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Understand that dependence disorders can happen to normal people (erase stigma)
2. Describe illicit use of drugs and the effects of drugs and alcohol in workplaces
3. Understand the effects of drug and alcohol use in the construction industry
4. Describe the impact and effects of drug and alcohol use on construction sites and in personal life.
5. Explain various drugs and their effects on the human body.
6. Explain relevant information concerning alcohol use and its effects on the human body.
7. Understand prevention and control of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
8. Understand adverse synergistic use of drugs along with alcohol