2-Hour Mental Health Awareness

Course Description

This course provides construction workers and supervisors with the knowledge necessary to recognize mental health risk factors in the workplace and understand how they can affect safety, well-being, and job performance. The training promotes the early identification of signs of stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide risk, while also increasing awareness of the resources available to seek professional help and support. In order to continue to operate in the City of New York, the designated construction
worker is required to complete a minimum number of hours of approved Site Safety Training and to carry Site Safety identification cards as proof of completion
of the training. This course provides two hours towards the satisfaction of that requirement. Other requirements include the 30 hour OSHA construction course and the 8 hour fall prevention course.

CEUs

0.2

CEU REQUIREMENTS

1. 100% attendance for the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness course online
2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
5. As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness training online, the student will be able to: 

• Understand the importance of mental health awareness in the construction industry.
• Identify common risk factors that can negatively impact workers’ mental health.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional burnout.
• Understand the relationship between mental health, substance misuse, and workplace safety.
• Identify warning signs associated with suicide risk and mental health crises.
• Apply strategies to support coworkers who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
• Identify available community resources, employee assistance programs, and professional support services for construction workers.
• Promote a workplace culture that encourages respect, communication, psychological well-being, and safety.

Validity:  5 years
The price does not include the printing of any SST card
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