New York City has enacted a local law expanding construction Site Safety Training to include instruction on mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and substance‑misuse. The amendment adds these subjects to the requirements for obtaining and renewing Site Safety Training (SST) cards under the Building Code.
The updated law requires workers and supervisors who need an SST card to complete two credits addressing mental‑health‑related topics. These credits are incorporated into the existing training structure, which includes OSHA coursework, fall‑prevention content, and other approved SST credits. Applicants may continue using the current training pathways as long as the required mental‑health credits are completed.
The law also modifies the rules for renewing SST and SST supervisor cards. Cardholders may renew up to one year after expiration if they have completed the necessary SST credits during the year prior to expiration and before submitting a renewal application. This change allows individuals additional time to meet the credit requirements before renewing their credentials.
The measure was passed by the City Council in December 2025 and became law on January 3, 2026. Under the 120‑day implementation period, the requirements will take effect on May 3, 2026. Employers and training providers will need to ensure that their processes, course offerings, and certification tracking align with the updated standards by that date.