Reasonable Suspicion & For Cause Management Training

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Reasonable Suspicion & For Cause Management Training

Know what to look for. Know what to do. Train your managers to respond to drug and alcohol concerns legally, confidently, and before an incident becomes a liability.

$1,200 + GST per session — unlimited attendees

Half-day session · Delivered onsite or live online · Train your entire management team in one go

✓ Identify signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol impairment
✓ Conduct a legally defensible reasonable suspicion assessment
✓ Document and escalate correctly under your DAMP
✓ Understand your obligations — WHS, Duty of Care, privacy and procedural fairness
✓ Reduce your exposure to unfair dismissal and liability claims

Delivered by DAATA — Drug and Alcohol Training Australia

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About this training

This half-day session gives managers, supervisors, and HR the practical skills to identify and respond to suspected drug and alcohol impairment in the workplace. It covers what to look for, how to approach the conversation, how to document it, and when to escalate — all in line with your Drug and Alcohol Management Program.

No prior experience required. Suitable for all industries with safety-sensitive roles.

What's covered

  • Recognising physical and behavioural indicators of impairment
  • Understanding the difference between reasonable suspicion and for cause testing
  • How to approach and communicate with the affected worker
  • Step-by-step documentation and escalation procedures
  • Legal obligations — WHS Act, Duty of Care, privacy, procedural fairness
  • When and how to stand a worker down
  • How reasonable suspicion fits within your broader Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Real-world scenarios and case studies

Who should attend?

  • Site supervisors and foremen
  • Managers and team leaders
  • HR and WHS officers
  • Anyone responsible for fitness-for-work decisions

One flat rate covers your entire management team — no per-head charges.

What our customers say

Thank you for all of your time and effort with working extremely hard in tailoring this presentation and achieving the relevant learning outcomes for us. Your presentations are always polished, and practical, and your passion is outstanding for ensuring AOD testing is delivered correctly which immensely benefits all.

Iain H
HR Manager