Online Training: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Supervisors

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This course is designed for supervisors who are responsible for recognizing safety risks in the workplace and requesting reasonable cause drug and alcohol testing of employees. Drug and alcohol use results in significant costs to Canadians, totaling $46 billion in lost productivity, increased health care expenses, judicial costs, and other related expenses. The use of any substances including alcohol, recreational or medical cannabis, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs can negatively affect work performance.

Supervisors face the difficult task of identifying, assessing, and approaching employees who may be under the influence. This course offers clear guidelines and resources to help supervisors recognize signs of substance abuse, understand the criteria for reasonable cause or suspicion, and navigate the testing processes. Featuring expert insights from a leading authority in drug and alcohol issues, the course covers best practices, provides extensive resources, and includes real workplace scenarios for practical learning.

With a duration of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, the course equips supervisors with the knowledge to determine when reasonable cause exists and the appropriate steps to take if impairment is suspected.

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Course Details:

  • Duration: 1.5-2 Hours

  • Cost: $103.00 CAD per person

  • Administrators can track completion progress

  • Certificate issued upon completion

  • Easy to use, simple to navigate

  • 8 Modules

  • 19 Quizzes

  • 15 Scenarios

  • Final exam

Course Topics Include:

  • Relevant legislation including human rights, privacy, and occupational health and safety (OH&S)

  • Overview of drugs and their impact, covering alcohol, cannabis, illicit substances, and prescription medications

  • Cannabis specifics: signs of use, legal considerations, and effects on work performance

  • Identifying and accurately documenting signs of impairment on the job

  • Handling situations involving reasonable cause for testing

  • Addressing cases where employees are unfit for work

  • Recognizing potential safety hazards related to substance use

  • Procedures for reasonable cause and post-incident drug and alcohol testing

  • Practical examples of managing real-world scenarios

  • Developing and enforcing workplace policies

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the significance of reasonable suspicion in the workplace

  • Identify and proactively prevent potentially dangerous situations

  • Follow the correct steps for observing a potentially impaired employee and accurately document observations

  • Utilize available tools and resources to effectively manage similar situations in the future

  • Implement the appropriate process for responding to an employee suspected of impairment, including handling refusal to undergo testing

Industry Compliance:

This course aligns with and exceeds industry standards for providing a safe workplace. It meets the requirements of the Construction Owners Association of Alberta and Energy Safety Canada, and covers how Canadian regulatory agencies, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Workers Compensation Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations address drug and alcohol abuse and misuse in the workplace.

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