DER Training – ShiftOHS – Online

Course Description: The role of a Designated Employer Representative (DER) or Program Administrator can be challenging, especially considering the complex provincial and federal legislative responsibilities inherent within a workplace Fit for Duty / Drug and Alcohol system.
This 4.5-hour course will help prepare both new and experienced DERs and Program Administrators to effectively manage a workplace Fit for Duty program in a way that considers cost, liability, compliance, and health and safety. Participants will benefit from a review of current concepts and case studies, testing equipment demonstrations, and receipt of materials to support the implementation of a Fit for Duty system upon return to their workplace.

Topics Covered:

Testing:
•Drug & alcohol testing methodologies
• Advantages & limitations
• Test scheduling process
• Result management

Policy:

•Program components and policy recommendations
•Legislated & industry standard considerations
•Tips to reduce program costs, limit corporate liability, ensure compliance, and promote worker health and safety
•Accommodation & return to duty

Training

•Supervisor Training recommendations
•DER and Program Administrator Training recommendations
•Worker policy and substance awareness training recommendations

Register by phone, email or through our website:
403-343-6869
[email protected]
www.shiftohs.com