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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Training for Construction Workers
- Supports compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause for Construction Site Safety and Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP) requirements
- Available in:
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Español - Access training anytime, anywhere with an internet connection
- Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule
- Receive your certificate instantly upon completion
- Select from SCORM-compliant, online streaming, virtual instructor-led, or in-person learning formats
CEU:
0.2
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Single-Seat Price
$49.99
2 Hour(s) Course
$49.99
$49.99
Bulk Buying
Employee
Per Seat
2-10
$49.49
11-20
$48.99
21-50
$48.49
51-100
$47.49
101-250
$46.49
| Employee | Per Seat |
|---|---|
| 2-10 | $49.49 |
| 11-20 | $48.99 |
| 21-50 | $48.49 |
| 51-100 | $47.49 |
| 101-250 | $46.49 |
Course Facts
Training Duration
2 Hour(s)
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Training for Construction Workers Course Syllabus
This Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention for Construction Workers Training course consists of 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Lessons
Introduction
Lesson 1: Problems of Drugs and Alcohol
- Introduces substance use disorder (SUD) as a chronic medical condition that affects brain function and behavior.
- Explains how substance use disorder can result in uncontrolled drug or alcohol use.
- Examines the contributing factors associated with substance use disorder and the substances most commonly involved.
- Describes the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on health, workplace safety, and productivity.
- Highlights the effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, and the construction industry.
Lesson 2: Understanding the Science of Addiction
- Examines how substance use affects the brain and body, leading to compulsive behaviors despite harmful consequences.
- Explores the neurological changes caused by addictive substances, including altered dopamine pathways and impaired decision-making.
- Addresses the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to addiction.
- Explains why addiction is classified as a chronic disease and highlights the challenges individuals face during recovery.
- Emphasizes that addiction is treatable and highlights the importance of evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies.
Lesson 3: Impact of Drugs and Alcohol in the Construction Industry
- Highlights the severe consequences of substance abuse in one of the most hazardous industries.
- Explains how impaired judgment, slowed reaction times, and reduced coordination increase the risk of workplace accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
- Examines the ripple effects of substance abuse on productivity, project delays, financial losses, and team dynamics.
- Emphasizes the legal and safety responsibilities of both employers and workers.
- Promotes prevention strategies, including education, drug-free workplace policies, and support programs, to reduce risk and maintain a safer construction environment.
Lesson 4: Prevention and Control of Drugs and Alcohol Dependency
- Highlights the severe consequences of substance abuse in one of the most hazardous industries.
- Explains how impaired judgment, slowed reaction times, and reduced coordination increase the risk of workplace accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
- Examines the ripple effects of substance abuse on productivity, project delays, financial losses, and team dynamics.
- Emphasizes the legal and safety responsibilities of both employers and workers.
- Promotes prevention strategies, including education, drug-free workplace policies, and support programs, to reduce risk and maintain a safer construction environment.
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may complete this online training course much faster than others. It will take around 2 hours to complete.
This Drug and Alcohol Awareness training for employees is important as it:
- Provides foundational knowledge essential for identifying and addressing the risks of alcohol and substance use on construction sites, helping participants to recognize the signs of misuse and understand its impact on safety and health.
- Supports safe job site operations by equipping workers and supervisors with strategies to prevent substance-related incidents and promote a drug-free workplace.
- Contributes to a safer, more compliant construction environment by fostering awareness of alcohol addiction and substance use risks and prevention methods.
- This Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention for Construction Workers Training course is essential for all workers employed on construction projects.
- Particularly on sites requiring a construction superintendent, site safety manager, site safety coordinator, or concrete safety manager.
- It also benefits individuals who want a deeper understanding of their responsibilities in establishing and enforcing drug-free workplace policies on job sites.
- The course provides practical, real-world content focused on recognizing substance abuse warning signs, understanding their impact on construction safety, and promoting prevention strategies that strengthen a proactive safety culture.
- This Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention training is ideal for employers seeking an effective, accessible solution to reduce workplace incidents, improve construction site safety, and demonstrate a commitment to drug-free workplaces.
- Upon successful completion of this 100% online, self-paced format, this course allows construction workers to complete required safety training anytime, and then learners receive instant certification, making it easy for employers to document training compliance and verify jobsite readiness.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on drug and alcohol abuse prevention best practices at construction sites.
Choose Your Ideal Training Format:
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Scorm Package
Virtual Instructor-Led
$199.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Client-Site In-Person
$750.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Janet Liu
Project Superintendent
Anthony Wells
Concrete Crew Lead
Very informative and practical. I appreciated the real-world examples and the emphasis on safety and prevention. It’s a must-have for anyone working in construction.
Carlos Gomez
Site Foreman
This course opened my eyes to how severe substance abuse can be on a job site. The content was straightforward, and I now feel more confident identifying warning signs in the field.
Tomas Alvarez
Construction Worker
This training is not just about rules. It’s about keeping people safe. I’ve seen firsthand how substance abuse affects workers. This course gives us the tools to do something about it.
Melissa Gordon
Construction Safety Manager
Excellent course! It breaks down addiction in a way that’s easy to understand. Every crew member should go through this training at least once.
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