This 2 hour In-person training program will help FTA-covered supervisors determine when they need to test employees and for what reasons, and how to do so compliantly under the Federal Transit Administration Regulations. This course is intended for leaders/supervisors involved in local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries.

 

You will learn what accidents require post-accident drug and alcohol testing under the Federal Transit Administration rules (49 CFR Part 655), and what situations do NOT require post-accident drug or alcohol testing, as well as what types of tests are allowed.

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FMCSA- Supervisors/Managers Post-Accident Testing Determination Training

 

This 2 hours training program will help FMCSA-covered supervisors determine when they need to test employees and for what reasons, and how to do so compliantly under the Federal Transportation Regulations.  This course is intended for those in the trucking and transportation industries, including school bus company leaders/supervisors.

You will learn what accidents require post-accident drug and alcohol testing under the Federal Rules, and what situations do NOT require post-accident drug or alcohol testing, as well as what type of testing is allowed. 

This training will help those in the TRUCKING and TRANSPORTATION industries make appropriate determinations regarding whether to require post-accident drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers, school bus drivers, and others covered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and according to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and FMCSA Regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382.

Lowcountry Vital Services, LLC Drug-free Workplace Training Course is valuable for supervisors, managers, and leaders at all organizations with an interest in maintaining a safe and healthy occupational environment.
                                  
In this training.. supervisors, managers, and employees will learn:
- The definition of a drug free workplace and how it can benefit your organization.
- The importance of a written drug-free workplace policy.
- A detailed look at the elements of a drug-free workplace policy.
- The supervisor's and manager's responsibilities in maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace.
- The impact and costs of substance abuse in the workplace.
- Resources and recommendations for help and assistance for employees with drug or alcohol problems.

This in-person training course for everyone is approximately 1.5 hours in length. Successfully completing this in-person Drug-Free Workplace Training, your participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

This 2 hours In-person training course will prepare supervisors and leaders to make educated Reasonable Suspicion determinations in the workplace

Topics Covered:

• The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace 

• The Role of the Supervisor in a DOT Testing Program 

• Signs, Symptoms, and Behavioral Indicators of the DOT 5 Prohibited Drugs and Alcohol Misuse 

• Prohibited Behavior and Prescription Drug Use 

• How to Recognize and Document Performance Using the Behavior Observation Checklist 

• How to Apply the Four Steps of Constructive Confrontation 

• How to Handle Employee Defense Strategies 

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Who should take this course? 

• Supervisors

• Team Leaders

• Managers

• Company Owners

• Safety Professionals

• Human Resources Employees

This course will give supervisors, managers, and leaders an excellent grasp of how to recognize and proactively handle potential drug and alcohol use/abuse issues in the workplace. 

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Designated Employer Representative (DER)

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Learn how to fulfill your role as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) today with our comprehensive training course. 

This training course will prepare the DER to perform his or her duties properly, as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The course offers an in-depth, plain-English study of the Federal regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 for drug and alcohol testing, from the perspective of the DER!*                

 

What is the role of the DER?  Who is a DER?
Every company covered by Department of Transportation Regulations that employs safety-sensitive employees, must have one (or more) Designated Employer Representatives (DERs).  The role is also sometimes called Drug and Alcohol Program Manager (DAPM).  This person is in charge of administering the company's substance abuse testing program.

The DER must have thorough knowledge of his or her responsibilities under the Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 40). The DER has authority to make decisions about the testing process and answer questions about it. In order to make proper decisions and handle all aspects of the DOT drug & alcohol testing program, the DER needs a complete understanding of the Rules and his or her duties under the Federal Regulations.

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