This microlearning course is one of a five-part series designed to expand understanding of what it means to be fit for duty in the workplace. In this module, learners will focus on substances, impairment and how they can affect fitness for duty.
Topics include:
- Causes of impairment at work
- What to look for and how to identify potential impairment
- Stigma and addiction
- A brief overview of common substances and their potential effects on workers
Participants are encouraged to complete the entire Fit for Duty microlearning series.
Fit for Duty: Legislative Requirements
Fit for Duty: Tools for Supervisors
Fit for Duty: Management and Testing Protocols
Fit for Duty: Fatigue and its Affects
Intended Audience
This course is designed for those interested in understanding the effects of substances that compromise worker fitness for duty, including frontline supervisors, management, joint health and safety committee members, and workers.
To complete this course, you will need a computer (desktop or laptop) with access to high-speed Internet. This course cannot be completed using a tablet or phone. You can use either Google Chrome or Internet Explorer as a web browser to complete the course.
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