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January 13, 2026

New York City Now Requires Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness

On January 3, 2026, the New York City Council enacted legislation (Int. No. 1384-2025) amending Local Law 126 of 2021, which regulates the city’s site safety training (SST) requirements. The new amendment mandates new training on mental health awareness, alcohol and substance misuse, and suicide risk and prevention for construction workers and supervisors on Department of Buildings (DOB)–permitted sites. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment.

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