Reasonable Suspicion & Workplace Substance Use

Identify signs of impairment, document concerns legally, and address workplace substance use with professionalism and compliance.

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About the Course

This course is designed to help supervisors and employees identify and address substance use issues in the workplace, ensuring a safer and more compliant environment. Participants will learn to recognize observable signs of impairment, understand the proper legal steps for documenting and reporting reasonable suspicion, and handle suspected cases with professionalism and respect. The course also covers the serious legal and professional consequences of workplace substance use, including those arising from incidents involving injury or death. Emphasis is placed on confidentiality, anti-retaliation policies, and fostering a supportive workplace culture. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to act responsibly and in good faith, protecting both their colleagues and their organization.

Course Content

Each lesson builds on the one before it, helping you fully understand the material and apply it on the job. At the end of the course, you’ll take a short test—and once you pass, your certification will be available instantly as a downloadable PDF. Here’s a look at everything that’s covered:

  • Why Reasonable Suspicion Matters
  • What Is Reasonable Suspicion?
  • Signs and Symptoms of Substance Use
  • Supervisor Responsibilities Under Policy
  • Documenting and Acting on Suspicion
  • Approaching a Suspected Impaired Employee
  • Common Legal and HR Mistakes
  • Substance Use and Job Site Safety
  • Consequences of Impairment Incidents
  • Drug Testing Procedures and Rights
  • Confidentiality and Anti-Retaliation Policies
  • Prevention Through Policy and Training
  • Summary
    – Final Test”
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Reasonable Suspicion & Workplace Substance Use

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$ 250.00 USD

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Course Outline

13 Lessons

Estimated Time

35min

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