Employers making a commitment to drug testing and employee assistance programs could be eligible for BWC discounts of 10%, 15% or 20% off workers' compensation premiums. Qualifying participants may also be eligible for a grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) (up to $10,000) for implementation costs associated with staff education, policy development and legal review. The discount level provided is determined by the BWC, based on the program that has been established by the employer.

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Regional Training Sessions Available

Role of the Supervisor (1^st Year Participants)
Managers and supervisors are the foundation of a successful drug-free workplace program. Upon completion of the initial course, attendees will

Be comfortable addressing the company's substance abuse policy/procedures
Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use/abuse
Be able to initiate reasonable suspicion testing

Role of the Supervisor Refresher
During this class, managers and supervisors will receive updated information on:

How to recognize signs of possible drug and alcohol abuse
How to document behaviors that may be signs of alcohol/drug problems
How to review appropriate steps for confronting an employee
How to initiate reasonable suspicion testing
How to make appropriate referrals for assessment and assistance

Employee Awareness Education
This course provides employees with information on:

The disease model for alcohol and other drugs
Signs and symptoms of substance use/misuse
Effects of commonly used drugs and how they can impact the workplace

Train the Trainer for Employees/Supervisors

Must attend Day 1 and Day 2 to train both supervisors and employees
Must attend Day 1 and Day 2 to train supervisors only
Must attend Day 1 to train employees only
Attendees must attend Day 1 for the Presentation Skills session

Topics to be discussed include:

Day One:

Understand the different learning styles of the adult attendees.
What activities work to keep the class engaged.
Identify and understand different behavior styles and adapt training as necessary. Participants will demonstrate their understanding of training material through completion of activities.
Explain what a solid program is.
Be able to effectively add tools and activities to ensure participation of the class.
How to handle disruptive personnel.
Determine the appropriate learning tools for your company and its employees.
Properly present information to your class in clear, concise and effective manner.

Day Two:

Your Drug Free Workplace Program

Determining which content to cover in an employee education session.
Developing a plan to ensure all new employees are educated.
Establishing a routine mechanism to ensure that all new hires receive the hard copy of the policy and educational information, as well as signing and turning in an acknowledgment of receipt form.
Administering the employee education program and informing/educating employees about the policy, programs, issues and available resources.
Arranging to obtain and maintain education sessions rosters.
Maintaining a process that ensures all new hires receive the policy, attend education sessions and sign and turn in acknowledgment of receipt of policy.
What assistance (community resources) employees can receive if they of their family members have a substance problem.
Question and answer forum with explanation of all covered elements of employee education.
Determining which content to cover in a role of the supervisor training.
Developing a plan to ensure all new supervisors are properly trained in the role of the supervisor as it pertains to your Drug Free Workplace Program
Instruct supervisory personnel on how to avoid common supervisor traps.
Guide your supervisors on properly documenting their observation of job related behaviors and signs and symptoms of possible substance use and abuse.
How to review your DFWP policy and procedures with your supervisors so they understand.
How to determine if drug testing is necessary and what tests are needed.
How to meet safely with an employee with the observed problem behaviors.
How to initiate reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing
Implementation of Employee Training

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