A Local Law to amend the New York city building code, in relation to requiring construction site safety trainings related to mental health and wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and alcohol and substance-misuse

Summary

This bill would amend the definitions of “site safety training (SST) card” and “site safety training (SST) supervisor card” in the New York City Building Code to require that an applicant for such card complete 2 SST credits related to mental health and wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and alcohol and substance-misuse. This bill would also allow site safety training cards to be renewed up to 1 year after the expiration of such card, provided that the required credits are completed within 1 year of the card’s expiration and no later than the submission of the renewal application.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council