WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY TRAINING
The Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy Training from Safety First Training equips employers and supervisors with the tools and knowledge to effectively manage workplace substance use, including marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. This can also be implemented as a "Lunch and Learn".
This instructor-led program focuses on balancing legal compliance with creating a safe and productive workplace. Topics include recognizing impairment, understanding marijuana legalization impacts, and creating compliant workplace substance policies aligned with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Participants will also gain practical strategies for handling violations, implementing workplace testing, and fostering employee awareness to maintain a responsible workplace culture. This training is essential for businesses looking to minimize risks, ensure compliance, and protect their workforce.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners, HR professionals, and supervisors across industries.
Organizations navigating marijuana legalization and workplace safety requirements.
Training available for businesses in Ontario, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Milton, Georgetown, Aurora, Newmarket, Caledon, Barrie, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Orangeville, Grimsby, Brantford, Stratford, Simcoe, Woodstock, Collingwood, Orillia, Port Hope, Kawartha Lakes, and more.
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FEE OPTIONS
10-12 Participants - $65 per Participant
13-20 Participants - $60 per Participant
21+ Participant - $53 per Participant
Duration
Up to 2-3 hours
Completion
Upon completion of this training, participants will receive a PDF participation certification
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy Training Course Outline
1. Introduction to Workplace Substance Policies
Importance of clear policies for workplace safety and productivity.
Balancing employee rights with employer obligations under Ontario laws.
2. Marijuana in the Workplace
Understanding the implications of cannabis legalization in Ontario.
Distinguishing recreational use, medical use, and impairment.
3. Alcohol and Other Substances
Identifying risks associated with workplace alcohol use.
Addressing misuse of prescription drugs and illegal substances.
4. Recognizing Impairment
Signs and symptoms of impairment at work.
Tools and techniques for supervisors to address suspected substance use.
5. Legal Framework and Employer Obligations
Compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Human rights considerations and accommodating medical marijuana use.
6. Creating and Implementing Policies
Steps to develop a comprehensive workplace drug and alcohol policy.
Ensuring clarity and alignment with OHSA and Human Rights Code.
7. Workplace Testing Policies
Legalities of drug and alcohol testing in Ontario.
Best practices for fair and consistent testing programs.
8. Handling Violations and Disciplinary Action
Progressive discipline strategies for addressing violations.
Protecting employee rights while ensuring workplace safety.
9. Employee Training and Awareness
Strategies to educate staff about workplace substance policies.
Promoting a culture of responsibility and support.
10. Engaging with Legal and Safety Authorities
Guidelines for navigating Ministry of Labour inspections.
Ensuring workplace policies stand up to legal scrutiny.
Click here for a general video about Managing Medical Marijuana in the Workplace.
Visit the Government of Canada website to learn more about the legalization and regulation of Marijuana.
Ontario Preparing for Federal Cannabis Legalization
Ministry of the Attorney General
Quick Facts
Government legislation provides clarity on where cannabis can be smoked or vaped.
The new Smoke-Free Ontario Act addresses vaping and the use of e-cigarettes to better protect people from second-hand smoke.
Ontario’s tough new measures to protect road safety would be in addition to penalties for impaired driving convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The province recently made changes allowing police to immediately remove drivers from the road who they believe are impaired by drugs, including cannabis.
According to a 2015 report by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 45 per cent of Ontario adults have used cannabis at least once in their lifetime, while about 15 per cent have used cannabis in the past year.