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

This online Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse… for Managers and Supervisors in Construction Environments course discusses drug and alcohol abuse, the damage it causes to workers and the businesses that employ them, and what should be done to create and maintain a drug and alcohol free job site. Most substance abusers have jobs. In fact, it is estimated that one out of every ten employees has a drug or alcohol problem. A construction worker’s behavior “under the influence” can decrease productivity, create a hostile work environment and damage their company’s reputation. Worst of all it can significantly increase the chances of worksite accidents, injuries and fatalities.

This online Dealing with Drug & Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Supervisors in Construction Environments course covers the following topics:

• How substance abuse can affect a worksite
• What substances are abused?
• Laws you need to know about
• Creating a drug and alcohol-free job site
• Substance abuse education and testing
• Recognizing on-the-job substance abuse
• Handling substance abuse situations
• And more

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.