DOT Alcohol Abuse: 02. Rules and Regulations for Alcohol Testing
Learning objectives
- Learn the key facets of alcohol misuse testing regulations within the transportation industry, as mandated by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Explore the scope of impacted individuals, the necessity of establishing testing programs, the creation of formal policies, and the importance of ongoing education and communication.
Course overview
More than two decades ago, the United States Congress recognized that supervisors in the transportation industry needed training on alcohol misuse. The goal, of course, was to make everyone on the road safer -- and more likely to arrive home alive. This introductory course will give you the basics behind the rules and regulations. It's a primer to help you understand why your subsequent training is so important.
- 7 minutes
- Format: Video
- English