NEW: Employee Drug and Alcohol Awareness

This course provides education on policies related to drugs and alcohol, how drug and alcohol testing is conducted, what follow-up and support are provided based on a positive result, and the health effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse.

This course aligns with the CSA Z1008 Management of impairment in the workplace standard and exceeds the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) employee training requirements. This course is highly recommended for employers to comply with the Construction Owners Association of Alberta Canadian Model.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

· Explain the different reasons for testing   

· List the drugs that are tested for

· Understand the urine collection process   

· Describe the health effects of the drugs of abuse   

• Alcohol   

• Marijuana   

• Cocaine/crack   

• Amphetamines/methamphetamines   

• Opioids    

• PCP

CannAmm Occupational Testing Services  

Canadian Standards Association – Z1008 Management of impairment in the workplace

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse  

Canadian Human Rights Commission’s Impaired at Work – A guide to accommodating substance dependence

Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace – Alcohol and Drug Guidelines and Work Rule