This course is designed to provide supervisors with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently detect impairment due to alcohol or substance abuse in the workplace and establish a reasonable suspicion case.
- 1 hour training on drug-use detection and 1 hour training on alcohol-use detection.
- Knowledge and skill base you need to detect impairment due to drugs or alcohol in the workplace
- Scenario-based interaction to reinforce your learnings
Course Summary: This course is designed to equip supervisors with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify, document, and act on reasonable suspicion of drug and alcohol use in the workplace. The training focuses on helping supervisors comply with legal and organizational requirements while promoting a safe and productive work environment. Participants will learn to recognize signs of impairment, document their observations accurately, and follow proper protocols for initiating reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. The course emphasizes the importance of clear communication, maintaining confidentiality, and preventing liability for both the supervisor and the organization.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the regulatory framework for reasonable suspicion testing (e.g., DOT and company policies).
- Recognize physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of substance abuse.
- Document observations in an objective and legally compliant manner.
- Communicate with employees about suspected impairment professionally and effectively.
- Follow appropriate procedures to initiate reasonable suspicion testing.
- Understand the role of reasonable suspicion in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
Target Audience: Supervisors and managers in safety-sensitive industries or any organization requiring training in recognizing substance abuse and initiating reasonable suspicion testing.