Supervisor Training Program: Drug & Alcohol Awareness for DOT-Regulated Supervisors

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The “Supervisor Training Program: Drug & Alcohol Awareness for DOT-Regulated Supervisors” is designed to equip supervisors in safety-sensitive industries with the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace. This course fulfills the annual FAA/DOT requirement for reasonable suspicion training under 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.

  • Understand the supervisor’s role in enforcing DOT drug and alcohol policies
  • Recognize signs, symptoms, and behavioral indicators of impairment
  • Learn the specific DOT testing regulations and procedures
  • Properly document and initiate reasonable suspicion testing
  • Promote a safe, compliant, and drug-free work environment

Target Audience: Supervisors overseeing employees in safety-sensitive roles within any DOT-regulated agency (FAA, FMCSA, PHMSA, FRA, FTA, USCG).

Course Duration: This course is designed to meet the DOT’s 2-hour minimum training requirement. It includes 3 video segments (total runtime: ~2 hours and 7 minutes) plus short quizzes throughout.

Segment 1: DOT Overview & Testing Procedures

  • Purpose of the training and regulatory background
  • Who is subject to testing and when
  • DOT drug testing types and substances tested (NIDA 5)
  • Refusals to test and consequences

Segment 2: Supervisor Responsibilities & Observations

  • Role of the supervisor under DOT regulations
  • Signs and symptoms of substance use
  • CNS stimulants vs. depressants
  • Physical, behavioral, and performance indicators
  • How to complete and document a reasonable suspicion case

Segment 3: Alcohol Use & Final Procedures

  • Effects of alcohol on the body and workplace performance
  • Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and prohibited behavior
  • The Four I’s: Irritability, Invisibility, Irresponsibility, and Eye Signs
  • Confidentiality, reporting, and employer responsibilities
  • Permanent bar and return-to-duty process

Assessment and Certification: Short quizzes follow each segment and a final quiz is provided to assess comprehension. Upon successful completion, a personalized certificate is automatically generated.

Delivery Method: Video-based training delivered through Flightline’s Learning Management System (LMS), including segmented lessons and interactive quizzes.

Course Content

Segment 1: DOT Overview & Testing Procedures 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
Segment 2: Supervisor Responsibilities & Behavioral Indicators 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
Segment 3: Alcohol Misuse, Documentation & Final Steps 1 Quiz
Lesson Content
Final Test: Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training