Drug & Alcohol Supervisor

Course Objective

• Provide delegates the requirements of a substance abuse policy.
• The prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse and its impact on the workplace.
• How to recognize the link between poor performance and alcohol and/or drug abuse.
• The progression of the disease of addiction.
• Types of assistance available.
• The different components of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Their role in implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Supervisor Responsibilities.
• Delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge during written examination.

Course Design

• Power Point© / Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids

Successful Course Completion

• Requires a minimum score of 75% or better.
• Grades shall be calculated by dividing the number of questions answered correctly by
  the total number of exam questions.
•  Delegates will have no more than thirty (30) minutes to complete the exam.

Course Content Summary

• Classroom

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)

Course Outline
About Substance Abuse

• Definitions
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
• Understanding Addiction
• Reasons for Substance Abuse in the Workplace
• Impact of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
• Company’s Viewpoint
• Sign and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
• Drug Abuse Statistics
  • Age Comparison
  • Gender Comparison
  • Education Comparison
  • New Hire vs. Random
• The High Cost of Substance Abuse
• Video – Recognizing Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Hidden Cost of Abuse
• Reasons for Drug Testing
• Reasonable Cause Drug Testing
• Common Types of Drugs and Effects
  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • PCP (Phencyclidine)
    • Hallucinogens
  • Alcohol

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

• Program Short-Term Benefits
• Program Long-Term Benefits
• Goals of Policy
• Policy Content

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• About Employee Assistance Program
• EAP Confidentiality
• Family and Co-worker Impact on Employee

Video – DOT Drug Testing
Supervisor Responsibility

• Responsibility
• Legal Sensitive Areas
• Performance Problems/Potential Crisis Situations
  • Steps to Identify Performance Problems
  • Constructive Confrontation Techniques
  • Actions following Constructive Confrontation
• Possible Substance Abuse Situation
  • Recommended Actions
  • Supervisor Do’s and Don’t
• Investigating a Potential Substance Abuse Crisis Situation
• Approaching Difficult Situations
• Summary

Practical Session

• None

Training Center Provided Material

• Course Material

Delegate Requirements

• None

Reference Material / Documents
Drug Free Workplace Act 1988
Interpretation of 1904.35(b)(1)(i) and (iv)
DOT 49 CFR 382
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations