This course equips management, supervision and HSE coordinators with a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances under which drug and alcohol testing can be reasonably conducted post-incident or based on reasonable suspicion, along with the necessary procedures to follow. In light of increasing challenges to D&A testing, where claims of unreasonable test demands are often upheld, this course is particularly relevant.

Course Elements

1. Review of the Canadian Model Ver 6: An in-depth examination of the current model used by most of the Oil & Gas industry,
   including rules for incident-based testing within The Canadian Model Ver 6.
   
2. Effects of Alcohol & Drugs: Detailed information on the impact of alcohol and drugs.
3. Worker Self-Help and Options: Resources and strategies for workers seeking assistance.
4. Reasonable Grounds for Testing: Criteria and guidelines for establishing reasonable grounds for testing.
5. Post-Incident Response: Procedures and best practices following an incident.
6. Human Rights vs. OHS Legislation: An analysis of the intersection and conflicts between human rights and occupational health and safety legislation.

The training includes a thorough review of various D&A cases that have been to arbitration and the courts, with class participation in case reviews to enhance understanding of the D&A process. 

Developed by a team of Human Resource Professionals, Legal Experts, and HSE Subject Matter Experts, this course ensures that participants gain a clear understanding of the testing process as outlined in the Canadian Model, and how to ensure that any tests conducted will withstand legal scrutiny.