Reasonable Suspicion Testing: What Supervisors Need To Know – Video Training Book

Overview

• The FMCSA requires that "all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and at least an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use" (49 CFR 382.603).
• Reasonable Suspicion Testing: What Supervisors Need to Know will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists and to require a driver to undergo testing under Part 382.307.
• The Video Training Book is a portable training format that allows you to leverage J. J. Keller^® training video content anytime, anywhere. It is ideal for training one employee at a time. No internet connection or classroom needed! View the “What’s a video training book?” tab now to learn more!

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What's Included

• (1) Video Training Book containing a 24-minute main program video
  • Introduction
    • Opens with a scenario in which a supervisor confronts a driver who he suspects may be impaired. The driver denies being impaired.
    •  Addresses the goals and importance of the reasonable suspicion determination.
  • The Regulations
    • Discusses the supervisor’s responsibilities in the determination of reasonable suspicion process (as well as the definition of “supervisor”).
    • Covers the regulatory prohibitions for alcohol misuse and drug use.
  • The Reasonable Suspicion Process
    • Addresses the five essential components of the reasonable suspicion process: observation, confirmation, documentation, confrontation, and testing.
  • Scenario 1
    • The opening scenario is revisited, and each essential element of the reasonable suspicion process is called out as the supervisor applies them.
    • Additional detail on observation requirements is provided.
    • Additional information on documentation requirements is provided.
  • Scenario 2
    • Scenario 2 tracks the five essential elements when a supervisor witnesses a driver dropping what appears to be marijuana. The driver denies that the marijuana is his, becomes belligerent, and refuses to be tested.
    • Additional information on the consequences of refusing to take a test is provided.
  • Common Behavioral Indicators
    • A substance abuse professional describes some typical observable indications that a person may be misusing alcohol or using drugs, and how important these observations are to completing required documentation.
  • Confrontation Techniques
    • Replays the confrontation portions of Scenarios 1 and 2, and acknowledges that the confrontation part of the process is often the most difficult.
    • A substance abuse professional talks about the importance of training to help get supervisors comfortable with confrontations, and provides a few tips for speaking to the driver about being sent for testing.
  • Scenario 3
    • Scenario 3 tracks the five essential elements when a supervisor witnesses a driver behaving in an uncharacteristic manner. The driver self-admits to having a substance abuse problem and cries.
    • Goes into additional detail on self-admission (driver still has to undergo testing), and best practices to follow when arranging to have the driver transported for testing and referring them to an employee assistance program.
  • Conclusion
    • Reiterates the goals and importance of the reasonable suspicion determination, and that sending a driver in for testing cannot be arbitrary.
    • Revisits Scenario 1, and how the supervisor’s reasonable suspicion determination helped the driver get the medical help he needed.
  • Bonus Videos - Total running time: approximately 23 minutes
    • You Make the Decision (Running time: 10 minutes)
    • Effects, Signs & Symptoms of Alcohol Misuse (Running time: 4 minutes)
    • Effects, Signs & Symptoms of Drug Use (Running time: 9 minutes)
• (5) Supervisor Workbooks - Product Code: 38962 (828-H) - Reviews key points and includes a quiz and answer sheet to check trainees' understanding of the material.
• (1) Training Log
• (1) Earbud Set
• (1) AC Adapter

What's Covered

After completing Reasonable Suspicion Testing: What Supervisors Need To Know, learners will be able to:

• Describe the regulatory requirements that apply to reasonable suspicion testing, including the alcohol and drug prohibitions
• Identify the five steps in the reasonable suspicion process and explain how to successfully execute each step
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse and drug abuse, and describe what to look for when determining reasonable suspicion

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