The role of a Designated Employer Representative (DER) or Program Administrator can be challenging, especially considering the complex provincial and federal legislative responsibilities inherent within a workplace Fit for Duty / Drug and Alcohol program.

This 3.5-hour course will help prepare both new and experienced DERs and Program Administrators to effectively manage a workplace Fit for Duty program in a way that considers cost, liability, compliance, and health and safety. Participants will benefit from a review of current concepts and case studies, testing equipment demonstrations, and receipt of materials to support the implementation of a Fit for Duty program upon return to their workplace.

Program Outline

Testing
  • Drug & alcohol testing methodologies
  • Advantages & limitations of each option
  • Test scheduling process
  • Result management
Policy
  • Program components and policy recommendations
  • Legislated & industry standard considerations
  • Tips to reduce program costs, limit corporate liability, ensure compliance, and promote worker health and safety
  • Accommodation & return to duty

In-Person Training

Upcoming Workplace Health and Safety Training

Friday
April 26, 2024
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual - Teams

Friday

April 26, 2024

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual - Teams

Monday
July 22, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual - Teams

Monday

July 22, 2024

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual - Teams

Wednesday
November 20, 2024
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual - Teams

Wednesday

November 20, 2024

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

DER - Training

Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)

Virtual - Teams