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FAQs: Local Law 10 of 2026
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Topics of Mental Health & Wellness, Suicide Risk, and Prevention
Does the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course replace the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course?
Yes, on August 1, 2026, the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course will replace the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course. However, the Department will allow either course to be delivered between May 3, 2026, and August 1, 2026 (90 days after the effective date). During the 90 days either course may give 2 hours of credit towards a new SST card issuance.
Will the Department provide course materials for the delivery of the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course?
No, course materials for the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course will not be provided. Course providers must develop the course in compliance with posted course requirements.
Are holders of active SST cards required to take the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course?
No, holders of active SST cards do not have to take 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course.
I am a Course Provider approved to deliver 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness. When is the last day I can deliver this course?
August 1, 2026, is the last day Course Providers may deliver the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course (90 days after the effective date).
One (1) Year Grace Period for SST Card Renewal
My SST card expires before May 3, 2026. Do I have one (1) year after expiration to renew?
No, if your SST card expires before May 3, 2026, you must apply for a new SST card.
My SST card expires on or after May 3, 2026. Do I have one year after expiration to renew my card?
Yes, if your SST card expires on or after May 3, 2026, you have one (1) year after expiration to take the SST refresher courses and renew your card.
Can I use my SST card during the grace period before its renewal?
No, you will not be able to use your SST card on a worksite until your card is renewed.
During the grace period, before I renew my SST card, will my card appear as expired on the Training Connect (phone) app?
Yes, your SST card will appear as expired on the app until you take the SST refresher courses and your card is renewed (during the grace period).
Addition of Course Equivalent
Is the 40-Hour Site Safety course now equivalent to the OSHA 30 course?
On May 3, 2026, the 40-Hour Site Safety course will be counted as an equivalent to the 30-Hour OSHA course for credit towards a new SST card issuance.
OSHA 30 has a 5-year look back for a new SST card; will 40-Hour Site Safety have the same 5-year lookback?
Yes, the 40-Hour Site Safety course has a 5 year look back; it works exactly the same as OSHA 30 for the purposes of a new SST card.