Supervisor Training: Signs & Symptoms of Drug and Alcohol Use

HR & Supervisor Education Workshop

In conjunction with the
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Presented by

ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay and Salinas

Led by:
Spenser Smith, Co-Owner
ARCpoint Labs of Monterey Bay & Salinas
 

About the Training

This legally required supervisor training provides managers and HR professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and respond appropriately to signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol impairment in the workplace. The training is designed to reduce safety risks, protect employees, and limit employer liability.

ARCpoint Labs’ Supervisor Signs & Symptoms Training aligns with DOT standards and best practices for both safety-sensitive and non-safety-sensitive positions.

Training Overview

Signs and Symptoms Recognition
Identifying physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of impairment, including changes in speech, appearance, demeanor, and cognitive ability.

Reasonable Suspicion Procedures
Understanding the five-step process: Observe, Confirm, Document, Confront, and Evaluate.

Documentation and Compliance
Best practices for accurate documentation, confidentiality, and compliance, including the use of standardized templates.

Intervention Techniques
How to approach and confront employees appropriately, manage defensive responses, and initiate testing when warranted.

Safety and Risk Reduction
Reducing workplace hazards and strengthening compliance in safety-sensitive roles.

Who Should Attend

Supervisors
Managers
Human Resources professionals
Business owners
Safety and compliance personnel