Which requirements must Supervisors meet when conducting reasonable suspicion test referrals?

Which requirements must Supervisors meet when conducting reasonable suspicion test referrals?

A reasonable suspicion referral must be based on a trained supervisor’s specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations based on the appearance, behavior, speech, or body odor of the person for whom the referral is made.

Why employees should be drug tested?

Drug testing is effective in preventing accidents, health issues and costs, absenteeism, and litigation, he said, noting that screening can also protect employees from injury and improve productivity.

Can a reasonable suspicion test be used for alcoholism?

A reasonable suspicion test is not a diagnostic tool for definitive evidence of alcoholism or drug addiction. A drug or alcohol test is not a clinical diagnostic test. Because an employee has used drugs or alcohol in violation of workplace policy or rules, does not mean that he/she is an alcoholic or drug addict.

What is reasonable cause for alcohol and drug testing?

Other actions or behavior not enumerated above as indicators of alcohol or illegal drug use or controlled substances abuse also may constitute reasonable cause for alcohol and/or drug testing. If there is suspicion that an employee is impaired, it should be immediately reported to a supervisor. Actions to be Taken by Supervisor

How is reasonable suspicion used in the workplace?

Reasonable suspicion testing is one component of a comprehensive workplace drug and alcohol testing program. Like other types of testing, reasonable suspicion testing is a tool to deter employees from engaging in prohibited drug and alcohol use and to identify those who do use illegal drugs or misuse alcohol.

What happens if you refuse an alcohol and drug test?

An employee who refuses to consent to an alcohol and/or drug test will be discharged from employment. “Reasonable Cause” Administrative Standards Assessment of Employee Behavior

A reasonable suspicion test is not a diagnostic tool for definitive evidence of alcoholism or drug addiction. A drug or alcohol test is not a clinical diagnostic test. Because an employee has used drugs or alcohol in violation of workplace policy or rules, does not mean that he/she is an alcoholic or drug addict.

When do you have reasonable suspicion of drug use?

What is Reasonable Suspicion? Reasonable suspicion – in relation to the influence of drug and alcohol in the workplace, is when trained members of our team have seen signs (evidence) that suggests that an employee is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while at work.

Who is responsible for the reasonable suspicion process?

Your supervisor has been trained in Reasonable Suspicion. Once an employee witnesses suspicious behavior they must contact their supervisor. The supervisor must be the person to carry the Reasonable Suspicion process through. THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS ENSURE THAT YOU ARE NOT DISCUSSING THIS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES.