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Reasonable Suspicion Training for Managers: Substance Abuse Testing

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Learn to identify signs of drug and alcohol abuse in employees with this course.

14 minutes   |   SKU: AT069    |    Language(s): EN / ES / FR    |    Produced 2023

SKU:

AT069

Language(s):

EN / ES / FR

Updated:

2023

Length

14 minutes

Training Objectives

Define “reasonable suspicion” for drug/alcohol testing
Identify situations justifying reasonable suspicion testing
Explain procedures for fair and effective testing
Provide cost-effective training using video and graphics

Course Overview

Did you know that employees who struggle with substance abuse are more likely to have an on-the-job accident? Through maintaining a drug-free workplace, employers can prevent critical accidents from occurring, reduce the turnover rate, and protect the safety of all employees. Reasonable suspicion drug testing can be used by employers across the U.S. in a variety of industries, and each state and industry may have its laws for which company policies must be written and communicated.  

In this training, we’ll provide you with tools on how to recognize and deal with employees who are showing signs of personal and performance-based concerns that could be directly related to alcohol or other substances. We’ll help you in understanding your organization’s policy and addressing the issue which is an essential step for advancing corrective action. 

This training will also provide you with knowledge on how to recognize signs and problems, voice reasonable suspicion, crisis response, and the documentation process. There are several steps an employer can take to recognize potential problems and then implement appropriate protocols to address the issues. This training will answer the question, “How can I recognize signs and problems with an employee that could be related to alcohol or other drugs?”, through a step-by-step action plan you can implement in your organization to directly coincide with your policy and program. 

Does the situation require reasonable suspicion testing? This training will address the importance of preparing for a crisis event should one occur. It will assist you in determining whether you have an employee with a performance problem in which substance use may be a factor. Guidelines for making an appropriate referral should you need to, will also be addressed in the training.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the standards and regulations listed below.

49 CFR 382.307, and SAMHSA and DOT guidelines

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What three benefits of maintaining a drug-free workplace are listed in the text?


Preventing critical accidents, reducing the turnover rate, and protecting the safety of all employees.


Are reasonable suspicion laws uniform across the United States?


No, each state and industry may have its own laws regarding company policies.


What specific question does the training answer through a step-by-step action plan?


It answers, “How can I recognize signs and problems with an employee that could be related to alcohol or other drugs?”


What four specific knowledge areas are listed for handling these situations?


The areas are recognizing signs, voicing reasonable suspicion, crisis response, and the documentation process.


What is the training designed to help managers determine regarding performance problems?


It helps determine if substance use may be a factor and if reasonable suspicion testing is required.


Disclaimer: Reasonable suspicion training for managers ensures that all supervisors understand their specific responsibilities for initiating and carrying out the drug-free workplace policy and program (refer to 49 CFR 382.307, related regulations, and SAMHSA and DOT guidelines) . It is designed to provide information to supervisors and how they can learn to recognize workplace problems relating to illicit drug use, understanding drug testing and the process, and how to implement appropriate protocols to address these issues and support employees in need of assistance. This is not intended to replace any federal regulations. This training is for general informational purposes only.