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
April 26, 2024
8:00 am - 12:30 pmDER - Training
Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)
Virtual - Teams
April 26, 2024
8:00 am - 12:30 pmDER - Training
Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)
Virtual - Teams
July 22, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:30 pmDER - Training
Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)
Virtual - Teams
July 22, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:30 pmDER - Training
Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)
Virtual - Teams
November 20, 2024
8:00 am - 12:30 pmDER - Training
Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)
Virtual - Teams
November 20, 2024
8:00 am - 12:30 pmDER - Training
Developing and Implementing your Fit for Duty Policy & Program (DER Training)
Virtual - Teams