DOT: Reasonable Suspicion (Drug and Alcohol Awareness)

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Drug and alcohol abuse by employees is a common cause of serious workplace problems faced by American companies and organizations today, including accidents and ineffective work practices. Beyond the financial burden of increased insurance costs, loss of income, and compensation payments, substance use on the job can result in life-changing injuries or fatalities. Several US laws have been enacted to combat drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. The Department of Transportation (DOT) interprets these laws and provides employers who are responsible for transportation employees with guidelines for setting up effective drug-free programs. Employers rely on supervisors to implement these guidelines; for example, through being vigilant in identifying and addressing instances of workplace substance abuse and alcohol misuse. In particular, supervisors of safety-sensitive employees must monitor staff members to determine whether or not there are sufficient grounds to refer the individuals for a reasonable-suspicion drug or alcohol test, and then follow the required testing procedures. This course explores the causes, indicators, and consequences of alcohol misuse and substance abuse in the US transportation industry. It describes the US laws that relate to drug and alcohol testing of transportation employees and outlines DOT regulations that enforce compliance among transportation employers. The course also discusses the supervisor's role in referring employees for testing based on a reasonable suspicion that a safety-sensitive worker is using or under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation 49 CFR Part 382.603 (Alcohol Misuse and Controlled Substances Use Information, Training, and Referral - Training for supervisors) requires supervisors of commercial motor vehicle drivers who operate vehicles that require a commercial driver license to take 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use. This course is designed to meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 382.603.This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • DOT: Reasonable Suspicion (Drug and Alcohol Awareness)
  • identify types of dependency that can result from substance abuse
  • Knowledge Check: Introducing Workplace Substance Abuse
  • identify physical and behavioral symptoms of alcohol use
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Problematic Use of Legal Substances
  • recognize physical and behavioral symptoms of amphetamine use
  • Knowledge Check: Distinguishing Workplace Amphetamine Use
  • identify behavioral and physical symptoms indicative of cocaine use
  • Knowledge Check: Identifying Key Indicators of Cocaine Use
  • recognize physical and behavioral symptoms of being under the influence of marijuana
  • Knowledge Check: Understanding the Effects of Marijuana Use
  • identify behavioral and physical symptoms of opiate use
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing the Use of Opiates in the Workplace
  • recognize physical and behavioral symptoms associated with phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Knowledge Check: Monitoring for Signs of PCP Use
  • identify potential consequences of workplace substance abuse for employers and employees
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing the Impact of Workplace Substance Abuse
  • identify requirements for compliance under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
  • Knowledge Check: Complying with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
  • identify guidelines supervisors should encourage employees to follow when they notice substance abuse problems at work
  • Knowledge Check: Identifying Characteristics of Substance Abuse
  • identify the elements of a successful drug-free workplace program
  • Knowledge Check: Maintaining a Substance-free Workplace
  • identify procedural guidelines specified in 49 CFR Part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
  • Knowledge Check: Following the DOT Guidelines
  • identify categories of transportation employees described as safety sensitive by the DOT
  • Knowledge Check: Identifying DOT-regulated Employees
  • identify service agents who do not need employee consent to perform saliva or breath alcohol tests
  • Knowledge Check: Meeting Drug & Alcohol Testing Privacy Requirements
  • recognize circumstances under which drug and alcohol testing is required for safety-sensitive employees
  • Knowledge Check: Determining When Drug & Alcohol Testing is Required
  • recognize reasonable suspicion testing requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Adhering to Reasonable Suspicion Test Requirements
  • identify guidelines supervisors should follow when conducting a reasonable suspicion interview
  • Knowledge Check: Conducting a Reasonable Suspicion Interview
  • sequence the steps in a DOT-compliant drug testing procedure
  • Knowledge Check: Testing for Illegal Substance Use
  • identify DOT-approved alcohol tests
  • Knowledge Check: Performing DOT-approved Alcohol Tests
  • identify the recommended steps an employer should take when drug and alcohol test results are positive
  • Knowledge Check: Responding to Positive Test Results

IN THIS COURSE

  • DOT: Reasonable Suspicion (Drug and Alcohol Awareness)
    1m
  • Introducing Workplace Substance Abuse
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Introducing Workplace Substance Abuse
    1m
  • Recognizing Problematic Use of Legal Substances
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing Problematic Use of Legal Substances
    1m
  • Distinguishing Workplace Amphetamine Use
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Distinguishing Workplace Amphetamine Use
    1m
  • Identifying Key Indicators of Cocaine Use
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Identifying Key Indicators of Cocaine Use
    1m
  • Understanding the Effects of Marijuana Use
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Understanding the Effects of Marijuana Use
    1m
  • Recognizing the Use of Opiates in the Workplace
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing the Use of Opiates in the Workplace
    1m
  • Monitoring for Signs of PCP Use
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Monitoring for Signs of PCP Use
    1m
  • Recognizing the Impact of Workplace Substance Abuse
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Recognizing the Impact of Workplace Substance Abuse
    2m
  • Complying with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Complying with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
    2m
  • Identifying Characteristics of Substance Abuse
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Identifying Characteristics of Substance Abuse
    1m
  • Maintaining a Substance-free Workplace
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Maintaining a Substance-free Workplace
    1m
  • Following the DOT Guidelines
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Following the DOT Guidelines
    2m
  • Identifying DOT-regulated Employees
    11m
  • Knowledge Check: Identifying DOT-regulated Employees
    1m
  • Meeting Drug & Alcohol Testing Privacy Requirements
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Meeting Drug & Alcohol Testing Privacy Requirements
    1m
  • Determining When Drug & Alcohol Testing is Required
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Determining When Drug & Alcohol Testing is Required
    1m
  • Adhering to Reasonable Suspicion Test Requirements
    8m
  • Knowledge Check: Adhering to Reasonable Suspicion Test Requirements
    1m
  • Conducting a Reasonable Suspicion Interview
    8m
  • Knowledge Check: Conducting a Reasonable Suspicion Interview
    1m
  • Testing for Illegal Substance Use
    11m
  • Knowledge Check: Testing for Illegal Substance Use
    1m
  • Performing DOT-approved Alcohol Tests
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Performing DOT-approved Alcohol Tests
    1m
  • Responding to Positive Test Results
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Responding to Positive Test Results
    1m

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