Drafting a Sample Drug & Alcohol Program Policy: A Key to a Safe Work Environment

Webinar | July 15, 2025 | 2 PM ET

U.S. Department of Transportation Reasonable Suspicion Training is required under federal law and mandates that certain employers involved in transportation-related fields train their supervisors in identifying the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use and abuse.

As many know, DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors is required for all personnel who manage one or more safety-sensitive employees covered by one or more federal regulations. Commercial motor vehicle operators, airlines, railways, and transit organizations are among those commonly required to train their supervisors in reasonable suspicion determinations.

However, you also should have a written policy for this program. What all goes into that policy? Where do you even start? This session will serve as workshop to help you develop one!

There are many reasons to put the drug-free workplace policy in writing, a written policy may be required by law or by the organization’s insurance carriers; a written policy makes legal review possible; a written policy provides a record of the organization’s efforts and a reference if the policy is challenged and the policy might protect the employer from certain kinds of claims by employees; and a written policy is easier to explain to employees, supervisors, and others.

This session will review some key takeaways such as the legal requirements such as notable drug-free workplace laws and regulations that may apply, unique characteristics of the workplace and employees, and capturing the values and priorities of your organization.

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