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Supervisor training must include 60 minutes of training on the physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of probable drug use, and at least 60 minutes of training on the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse. Therefore, a total of 120 minutes is required. Before making any reasonable suspicion determinations, supervisors and other company officials are required to complete the necessary training. The training is only required once and there is no regulatory requirement for refresher training. These requirements should be considered minimums. Under their own authority, employers are allowed to exceed these requirements, and they may require training that exceeds 2 hours in length and/or require periodic refresher training. Training Agenda See Exhibit 5-3 in the Sample Documentation section of this chapter for a proposed agenda on supervisory training. The agenda complies with the regulations and assumes that the alcohol and drug program training will be conducted concurrently. Training elements that are not specifically required by the regulations are marked as optional. To improve effectiveness, your training program may be expanded to introduce the purpose of the regulation and to review the testing requirements and the disciplinary procedures adopted by your agency. In addition, you may include a discussion of confrontation and documentation procedures, and rehabilitation and treatment options, if they exist. Your supervisors should understand all of these topics to administer the program effectively. To help you prepare your training sessions, Appendix F of these guidelines contains descriptions of the effects and behavioral indicators of alcohol and prohibited substances. Record Keeping Requirements You must maintain detailed records of both your employee and supervisory drug and alcohol training for 2 years (§655.71). You must keep copies of all your training materials including attendance rosters, dates and times of training, and certifications of training compliance. Your drug and alcohol training records should be stored either with your other training records or in the agency’s drug and alcohol testing program files. Section 3. PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS The FTA drug and alcohol testing regulations do not address the use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. However, on May 22, 2000, the FTA issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to all grant recipients encouraging them to educate transit operators about the risks associated with their use. Specifically, grantees are encouraged to: 1) review current policies with regard to operator’s use of over-the-counter and prescription Chapter 5. Training 5-5 August 2002
medications which could result in public safety being jeopardized; and 2) immediately institute educational programs that address the potential dangers of taking certain types of medications. The educational programs should address medications that cause drowsiness or could impair the operator’s cognitive or mental abilities. As part of the educational program, encourage safety-sensitive employees to enter into a dialogue with their physician or pharmacist regarding the side effects of medications and to inquire into potential alternative treatments that will not jeopardize safe job performance. The best source of information on prescription and over-the-counter medications is your MRO. Section 4. SOURCES OF TRAINING Training is available from many sources. Some transit systems conduct substance abuse training in-house, while others contract with external trainers for the service. The approach you choose will depend upon the training resources available within your company, both in terms of staff time and expertise. Some of the external sources you may consider in selecting someone to develop or deliver your alcohol misuse and prohibited drug training are listed in Figure 5-3. You may choose to use company staff for some training and outside experts for other training. 1. Your EAP provider 2. Mental health professionals 3. Drug and alcohol treatment specialists 4. Pharmacists 5. Toxicologists 6. Nurses and physicians 7. Consultants specializing in the field of substance abuse in the workplace 8. Local law enforcement drug awareness specialists 9. Your state alcohol and drug clearinghouse which may maintain a speaker’s bureau or list of consultants 10. Nonprofit organizations in your state 11. National organizations and their local affiliates such as the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the Employee Assistance Professionals Association and their state and/or local chapters 12. Larger transit systems near you that provide training to their employees and supervisors Figure 5-3. External Sources of Trainers Chapter 5. Training 5-6 August 2002
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medications which could result in public<br />
safety being jeopardized; and 2)<br />
immediately institute educational programs<br />
that address the potential dangers of taking<br />
certain types of medications.<br />
The educational programs should<br />
address medications that cause drowsiness<br />
or could impair the operator’s cognitive or<br />
mental abilities. As part of the educational<br />
program, encourage safety-sensitive<br />
employees to enter into a dialogue with their<br />
physician or pharmacist regarding the side<br />
effects of medications and to inquire into<br />
potential alternative treatments that will not<br />
jeopardize safe job performance.<br />
The best source of information on<br />
prescription and over-the-counter<br />
medications is your MRO.<br />
Section 4. SOURCES OF<br />
TRAINING<br />
Training is available from many sources.<br />
Some transit systems conduct substance<br />
abuse training in-house, while others<br />
contract with external trainers for the<br />
service. The approach you choose will<br />
depend upon the training resources available<br />
within your company, both in terms of staff<br />
time and expertise. Some of the external<br />
sources you may consider in selecting<br />
someone to develop or deliver your alcohol<br />
misuse and prohibited drug training are<br />
listed in Figure 5-3. You may choose to use<br />
company staff for some training and outside<br />
experts for other training.<br />
1. Your EAP provider<br />
2. Mental health professionals<br />
3. Drug and alcohol treatment specialists<br />
4. Pharmacists<br />
5. Toxicologists<br />
6. Nurses and physicians<br />
7. Consultants specializing in the field of<br />
substance abuse in the workplace<br />
8. Local law enforcement drug<br />
awareness specialists<br />
9. Your state alcohol and drug<br />
clearinghouse which may maintain a<br />
speaker’s bureau or list of consultants<br />
10. Nonprofit organizations in your state<br />
11. National organizations and their local<br />
affiliates such as the National Council<br />
on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence<br />
and the Employee Assistance<br />
Professionals Association and their<br />
state and/or local chapters<br />
12. Larger transit systems near you that<br />
provide training to their employees<br />
and supervisors<br />
Figure 5-3. External Sources of Trainers<br />
Chapter 5. Training 5-6 August 2002
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