Part II: DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing for Managers and Supervisors

This two-part course has been created to satisfy the DOT's 2-Hour Reasonable Suspicion training requirements.

In Part I we discussed the responsibilities of managers and supervisors in making sure that drivers of commercial vehicles and other transportation employees with “safety sensitive” jobs are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol while they are working.

Part 2 discusses the “indicators” of drug use and alcohol consumption, and when to consider sending an employee for a “Reasonable Suspicion” test. It includes:

• Behavioral Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Physical Signs of Alcohol Abuse
• Approaching the Employee
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Basics
• How Drug and Alcohol Tests Are Conducted
• Removal and Return-to-Duty
• Getting Help for Substance Abuse