Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program
Learn MoreThe 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 Fitness for Duty / Drug and Alcohol system.
This 4.5-hour course will help prepare both new and experienced DERs and Program Administrators to effectively manage a workplace Fitness 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 Fitness for Duty system upon return to their workplace.
Course topics include:
Testing
- Testing
- Drug and alcohol testing methodologies
- Advantages and limitations
- Test scheduling process
- Result management
Policy
- Program components and policy recommendations
- Legislated and industry standard considerations
- Tips to reduce program costs, limit corporate liability, ensure compliance and promote worker health and safety
- Accommodation and return to duty
Training
- Supervisor Training recommendations
- DER and Program Administrator Training recommendations
- Worker policy and substance awareness training recommendations