Local Law 10 of 2026 Updates Site Safety Training Program

Effective May 3, 2026, Local Law 10 (LL10) of 2026 updates the Site Safety
Training (SST) Program by requiring training focused on mental health and
wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and alcohol and substance misuse on
construction sites.

The new law also introduces a one-year grace period for
SST card renewals and includes updates to course equivalency standards.

LL10 Adds Mental Health & Wellness and Suicide Risk & Prevention to SST

• A new 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course will replace the current 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol
  Awareness course.
  
• Registered Course Providers approved to deliver the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course will
  have 90 days after the effective date to develop the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course. During
  the 90-day period, either course may be offered.
  
• On August 1, 2026 (end of 90-day period), the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course will no
  longer be offered, and only the new 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness will be accepted for credit for a
  new SST card issuance.
  
• Holders of active SST cards do not have to take the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course.
  
  One (1) Year Grace Period for SST Card Renewal
  SST cards expiring on or after May 3, 2026, have one (1) year after expiration to be renewed. During the
  grace period, expired cards cannot be used on a jobsite. Failure to renew the SST card during the grace
  period will require the worker to apply for a new SST card issuance.
  
  Addition of OSHA Course Equivalent
  As of May 3, 2026, the 40-Hour Site Safety course is equivalent to the 30-Hour OSHA course for credit
  towards a new SST card issuance.
  
  
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