Driving Safety: Alcohol Abuse – 04. How Do I Know if Someone is Impaired?

Driving Safety: Alcohol Abuse – 04. How Do I Know if Someone is Impaired? is a course that outlines strategies for assessing whether an employee should be referred for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated alcohol testing. Common behaviors consistent with an elevated blood alcohol content are discussed so you can identify when an employee under your watch may be impaired and therefore unfit to conduct safety-sensitive work. The simple science behind alcohol’s effect on the brain is also covered.

Part of the Driving Safety: Alcohol Abuse series, the course will walk you through a variety of real-world examples to illustrate what you should be looking for when assessing potential alcohol impairment. Use the downloadable course summary and online quiz for review of the material. This course can be taken with others in the Alcohol Abuse series for thorough coverage of employer alcohol testing programs enforced by the DOT.