OSHA SST 2-Hour Drug and
Alcohol Awareness Comprehensive
Exam – 2026/2027 Edition 50
Practice Questions with Verified
Answers & Rationales
This practice exam is designed to prepare you for the NYC Department of Buildings
(DOB) Site Safety Training (SST) 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course . This
training is required under Local Law 196 of 2017 for construction and demolition
workers at job sites requiring a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator, or
Site Safety Manager .
Exam Format: 50 questions, multiple choice, requiring a minimum score of 70% to
pass .
SECTION 1: REGULATORY OVERVIEW & COURSE PURPOSE
(Questions 1-5)
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of the SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course?
,A) To train workers on how to administer drug tests to colleagues
B) To introduce employees to the dangers of drug and alcohol use, both personally and
within the workplace, and help them recognize, avoid, and prevent substance abuse
C) To provide medical treatment for substance use disorders on construction sites
D) To certify workers as substance abuse counselors
Correct Answer: B) To introduce employees to the dangers of drug and alcohol
use, both personally and within the workplace, and help them recognize, avoid,
and prevent substance abuse
Rationale: The course is designed to familiarize students with the dangers of drug and
alcohol use and help them become better at recognizing, avoiding, and preventing
(RAP) the adverse consequences of substance use and abuse in the workplace .
Question 2
Which New York City law mandates SST training for construction and demolition
workers?
A) Local Law 196 of 2017
B) Local Law 126 of 2021
C) Local Law 1384 of 2025
D) Local Law 33 of 2018
Correct Answer: A) Local Law 196 of 2017
Rationale: Local Law 196 of 2017 requires construction and demolition workers at job
sites with a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator, or Site Safety
Manager to complete mandated safety training, including the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol
Awareness course .
,Question 3
Which NYC agency oversees SST training requirements and approves course providers?
A) NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
C) NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
D) NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Correct Answer: B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is the regulatory authority that
establishes SST requirements and maintains a list of DOB-approved course providers for
all SST courses, including Drug and Alcohol Awareness .
Question 4
How many total hours of SST training are required for construction workers under Local
Law 196?
A) 10 hours
B) 20 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 62 hours
Correct Answer: C) 40 hours
Rationale: Workers are required to complete 40 hours of SST training. Supervisors (Site
Safety Managers, Coordinators, Construction Superintendents) must complete 62 hours .
, Question 5
What does the acronym "RAP" stand for in the context of this course?
A) Report, Assess, Process
B) Recognize, Avoid, Prevent
C) Review, Analyze, Plan
D) Reduce, Abstain, Protect
Correct Answer: B) Recognize, Avoid, Prevent
Rationale: The training helps students become better at recognizing, avoiding, and
preventing (RAP) the adverse consequences of drug and/or alcohol use and abuse .
SECTION 2: DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS & EFFECTS ON THE
BODY (Questions 6-15)
Question 6
Which of the following is classified as a stimulant?
A) Heroin
B) Cocaine
C) Morphine
D) Xanax
Alcohol Awareness Comprehensive
Exam – 2026/2027 Edition 50
Practice Questions with Verified
Answers & Rationales
This practice exam is designed to prepare you for the NYC Department of Buildings
(DOB) Site Safety Training (SST) 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course . This
training is required under Local Law 196 of 2017 for construction and demolition
workers at job sites requiring a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator, or
Site Safety Manager .
Exam Format: 50 questions, multiple choice, requiring a minimum score of 70% to
pass .
SECTION 1: REGULATORY OVERVIEW & COURSE PURPOSE
(Questions 1-5)
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of the SST 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course?
,A) To train workers on how to administer drug tests to colleagues
B) To introduce employees to the dangers of drug and alcohol use, both personally and
within the workplace, and help them recognize, avoid, and prevent substance abuse
C) To provide medical treatment for substance use disorders on construction sites
D) To certify workers as substance abuse counselors
Correct Answer: B) To introduce employees to the dangers of drug and alcohol
use, both personally and within the workplace, and help them recognize, avoid,
and prevent substance abuse
Rationale: The course is designed to familiarize students with the dangers of drug and
alcohol use and help them become better at recognizing, avoiding, and preventing
(RAP) the adverse consequences of substance use and abuse in the workplace .
Question 2
Which New York City law mandates SST training for construction and demolition
workers?
A) Local Law 196 of 2017
B) Local Law 126 of 2021
C) Local Law 1384 of 2025
D) Local Law 33 of 2018
Correct Answer: A) Local Law 196 of 2017
Rationale: Local Law 196 of 2017 requires construction and demolition workers at job
sites with a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator, or Site Safety
Manager to complete mandated safety training, including the 2-Hour Drug and Alcohol
Awareness course .
,Question 3
Which NYC agency oversees SST training requirements and approves course providers?
A) NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
C) NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
D) NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
Correct Answer: B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is the regulatory authority that
establishes SST requirements and maintains a list of DOB-approved course providers for
all SST courses, including Drug and Alcohol Awareness .
Question 4
How many total hours of SST training are required for construction workers under Local
Law 196?
A) 10 hours
B) 20 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 62 hours
Correct Answer: C) 40 hours
Rationale: Workers are required to complete 40 hours of SST training. Supervisors (Site
Safety Managers, Coordinators, Construction Superintendents) must complete 62 hours .
, Question 5
What does the acronym "RAP" stand for in the context of this course?
A) Report, Assess, Process
B) Recognize, Avoid, Prevent
C) Review, Analyze, Plan
D) Reduce, Abstain, Protect
Correct Answer: B) Recognize, Avoid, Prevent
Rationale: The training helps students become better at recognizing, avoiding, and
preventing (RAP) the adverse consequences of drug and/or alcohol use and abuse .
SECTION 2: DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS & EFFECTS ON THE
BODY (Questions 6-15)
Question 6
Which of the following is classified as a stimulant?
A) Heroin
B) Cocaine
C) Morphine
D) Xanax
