Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Supervisors in Construction Environments

According to OSHA, employee substance abuse is a recognized hazard. In fact, substance abusers have more than three times as many accidents and injuries on the job than typical employees. To help keep a substance-free workplace, managers and supervisors can benefit from viewing this interactive training course on how to deal with drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace.

This course discusses the effects of substance abuse on the workplace and on the abuser. Managers and supervisors learn how to recognize signs of substance abuse and how to keep track of a person’s behavior regarding these signs. If a worker is suspected of having an addiction, there are guidelines to follow before intervening; this course reviews these guidelines. Overall, this training emphasizes the importance of educating yourself and your employees with your company’s drug and alcohol abuse policies. Understanding and complying with these policies can help keep your workplace safe and substance-free.

Managers and supervisors in the construction industry

• Introduction
• How Substance Abuse Can Affect a Workplace
• Related Regulations & Laws
• Creating a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace
• The Roles of Education & Testing
• Recognizing On-The-Job Substance Abuse
• How To Handle Substance Abuse Situations
• Conclusion