Online supervisor training
Substance Abuse Training for Supervisors
Substance Abuse Training for Supervisors is a one-hour online course that helps supervisors recognise, document and handle workplace situations involving drug and alcohol abuse. It covers the impact of substance abuse at work, the elements of an effective company policy, the signs to watch for, independent observation and reasonable suspicion, documenting behaviour, and how to approach the employee.
Duration
1h
On completion
Certificate, valid 36 month(s)
Coverage
All Provinces
Per seat
$49.99 CAD
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About the course
What this course covers.
Substance abuse affects morale and productivity, and it can endanger the worker involved and everyone around them. Supervisors are usually the first to notice something is wrong, and often the least prepared to deal with it. Most have never been told what to look for, what they are allowed to do, or how to have the conversation without making the situation worse.
This course starts with the scale of the problem and its impact on the workplace, then explains the elements of an effective company substance abuse policy, because a supervisor's actions only hold up if they follow the policy. It covers the signs of substance abuse a supervisor can observe, and two concepts that make the difference between acting on a hunch and acting on evidence: independent observation and reasonable suspicion.
The final sections are practical. Supervisors learn how to document observed behaviours properly, so the record describes what was seen rather than what was assumed, and how to approach and confront an employee suspected of substance abuse in a way that is fair, safe and consistent with the policy. The course suits supervisors in a wide range of workplaces and is a compact alternative to longer reasonable suspicion programs.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
6 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Substance abuse and the workplace
Substance abuse statistics and its impact on safety, morale and productivity.
An effective company policy
The elements of an effective substance abuse policy and why supervisors must follow it.
Signs of substance abuse
The physical, behavioural and performance signs a supervisor may observe.
Independent observation and reasonable suspicion
What these concepts mean and how they support a fair, evidence-based response.
Documenting observed behaviour
How to record what was seen, heard and confirmed so the record holds up.
Confronting the employee
How to approach an employee suspected of substance abuse fairly and safely.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Supervisors, forepersons and lead hands
- Managers responsible for fitness for duty
- Supervisors in safety-sensitive work
- HR and safety staff who support supervisors
- Companies introducing or updating a drug and alcohol policy
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain the impact of substance abuse on the workplace
- Describe the elements of an effective substance abuse policy
- Recognise the signs of substance abuse at work
- Apply independent observation and reasonable suspicion
- Document observed behaviour properly
- Approach an employee about suspected substance abuse
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$249.95
Individually with a 10% code
Ask our safety experts for a code
$224.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$199.96
A corporate account saves you
$49.99
on 5 seats of Substance Abuse Training for Supervisors
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass at 80 percent to download a certificate of completion, valid for 36 months. The course can be repeated twice.
- Fully online and self-paced, about one hour
- Suitable for supervisors in many types of workplace
- Mobile-friendly, pause and resume at any point
- Instant access once the seat is purchased
- Valid for 36 months
Why it matters for compliance
How an employer may respond to suspected impairment, including any testing, depends on occupational health and safety law, human rights law, the company's written policy and any collective agreement, and varies by province and sector. This course teaches recognition, documentation and approach; it does not replace company policy or legal advice.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
What is reasonable suspicion?
- A belief, based on specific and documented observations, that a worker may be impaired at work. The course explains it alongside independent observation, which means having another person confirm what was seen.
How is this different from Reasonable Suspicion Awareness Training for Supervisors?
- Both teach supervisors to recognise and respond to substance use. That course is longer and works through a five-step process including testing. This one is a one-hour course focused on policy, signs, documentation and the conversation.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course, or a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months.
Does the course explain when testing is allowed?
- No. Testing rules depend on your province, sector, policy and any collective agreement. Follow your company policy and get advice for specific cases.
How long is the certificate valid?
- 36 months from the completion date.
Why is documentation so important?
- Because decisions based on undocumented impressions are hard to defend and easy to dispute. Specific, confirmed, written observations protect the worker, the supervisor and the company.
Is this course suitable for small businesses?
- Yes. It is short, priced for small teams, and suited to supervisors in a wide range of workplaces. Small businesses should make sure they also have a written drug and alcohol policy for supervisors to follow.
What should a supervisor avoid when approaching an employee?
- The course covers how to approach the conversation fairly and safely: sticking to observed facts, following the policy, keeping the conversation private, and not making a diagnosis or accusation the observations do not support.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.