Reasonable Suspicion – What Supervisors Need To Know

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Reasonable Suspicion - What Supervisors Need To Know Course

Reasonable Suspicion – What Supervisors Need To Know

Level: Advanced

Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Location: Online

Online Unit Price: $60.00*

Online Course

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Overview & Objectives

The Reasonable Suspicion – What Supervisors Need to Know course from Exceed Safety is designed to help supervisors and management in the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol or drug abuse to help uphold safe workplace standards. This training is an interactive course that provides essential knowledge in order to pinpoint and identify suspicious behaviors.

Additionally, participants will learn applicable regulatory requirements, the reasonable suspicion process, how to approach a driver, handling difficult confrontations, proper documentation of observed behaviors, testing outcome, and potential warning signs of alcohol and drug abuse.

Exceed Safety’s Reasonable Suspicion – What Supervisors Need to Know course describes all applicable regulations that may apply to reasonable suspicion testing, including alcohol and drug prohibitions. Specific course topics include the following:

  • Rules and regulations
  • The reasonable suspicion process
  • Effects of alcohol misuse
  • Effects of drug use
  • Appropriate steps to take

Who is this Course for?

The Reasonable Suspicion – What Supervisors Need to Know training is designed for all persons designated to supervise CMV drivers. Individuals who may specifically benefit from this course include the following:

  • CMV Supervisors
  • CMV Managers

Features & Benefits

Exceed Safety’s Reasonable Suspicion – What Supervisors Need to Know course is a 150-minute comprehensive online training that fulfills the requirements of 49 CFR 382.603, which states that all designated supervisors must receive 60+ minutes of training on alcohol misuse and 60+ minutes of training regarding the misuse of controlled substances. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:

  • Know the regulations that apply to reasonable suspicion testing, including applicable alcohol and drug prohibitions
  • Identify the five steps in the reasonable suspicion process and how to execute each step
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and describe what to look for when determining reasonable suspicion