Supervisor Training

Supervisor skill building training is an essential component in a Drug Free Safety Program. Training content in the supervisor program will address behavioral observation of employees, appropriate interventions with suspected drug and/or alcohol use in the workplace, required documentation when incidents occur, and proper procedures for assistance referrals.

Supervisor training will consist of a minimum of two hours initially and one hour annually as a refresher course. New supervisors should receive the initial training within eight weeks of becoming a supervisor. Our online training courses will provide the flexibility of completing the necessary requirements in a convenient and timely manner. Training sessions should contain the following:

Supervisors must complete:

• Drug Free Employee Education
• Drug Free Supervisor Skill-Building Training
• Accident Analysis Training for Supervisors (a one-time, on-line training course)

The skill-building training session includes the following content:

• Behavioral Observation
• Documentation of Behavior
• Appropriate and Professional Behavior Confrontation
• Initiating Reasonable Suspicion Testing
• Making Referrals for Assistance/Substance Assessment
• How to Follow Up with Employees Returning to Work

Advanced & Basic Levels:

• The 2-hour training must be provided within four months of the initial program year or within 8 weeks of becoming a Supervisor.
• 2 hours of Supervisor Skill-Building in 1st year; 1 hour annually in subsequent years.

Comparable Program:

• This training must be completed before beginning work on a state construction site.
• A one-time, 1 hour Drug Free Supervisor Skill-Building Training class must be provided