This course, has been approved for 1 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Testing for substance abuse has become a hot political topic. What used to be a straight-forward program has become confusing and full of litigation potential. Employers who want to maintain a safe workplace and conduct substance abuse testing now have more concerns about lawsuits or discrimination complaints because of poorly-written laws and fear of “retaliation” investigations. Regardless of the current confusion on what is or is not allowed, OSHA has provided a level of guidance that, as long as it is consistently applied, gives employers the right to test for substance abuse after an incident or injury occurs.
Course Objectives:
• Reviewing the “fear” created around testing and overcoming that fear
• Understanding OSHA’s guidance on substance abuse testing
• Knowing when it is OK to test and the circumstances surrounding the incident
• Testing “for cause” – what does that mean?
• How to have an effective team approach with Safety, HR, and front-line managers
Why Should You Attend:
Employers are facing more hurdles and legal threats regarding substance abuse testing than ever before. Knowing OSHA’s position and understanding OSHA’s guidance is critical for maintaining a testing program that is consistent and effective with reduced risk of lawsuits or labor complaints.
Course Outline:
• Substance Abuse Testing: When and why an employer should do it
• OSHA’s guidance on substance abuse testing that protects employees and employers
• What changed and what did not change related to post-incident testing
• Having an effective cross-functional team of managers, supervisors, HR, and Safety
• At the end of the day, what does OSHA’s guidance mean for substance abuse testing programs?
What You Get:
• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points
Who Will Benefit:
• Safety Professionals
• Risk Management and HR Managers
• Department Managers
• Front-line Supervisors/Team Leaders
• General Managers
• Small Business Owners