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Most workplaces already have an alcohol and drug policy.
Many workplaces also have procedures addressing fitness for duty, cannabis, medications, testing, reporting concerns and substance use.
But having a policy is not the same as understanding it.
Supervisors and managers are often expected to apply these policies without the background they need to confidently explain why the requirements are in place.
Employees may know what the policy says, but not understand the reasons behind it or how it applies to the decisions they make at work.
That is the gap FFD Learning was created to address.
For a limited number of organizations, we are offering three months access at no fee to one existing FFD Learning course of your choice.
The goal is simple: give your organization an opportunity to use the education with your employees, supervisors and managers, see how it works in your workplace, and decide whether this type of education adds value to your safety program.
*There is no obligation to continue after the three months.
Why We’re Offering Three Months at No Fee
We want workplaces to experience what stronger understanding can bring to their safety program.
Many organizations have policies and testing programs in place, but employees, supervisors and managers may not have been given the context behind them.
We want you to see firsthand how practical, physician-led learning can help people engage with your policy, make better-informed decisions and feel prepared before a concern arises.
That is why we are offering three months at no fee: to make it easier to bring FFD Learning into your organization and experience its value before making a longer-term commitment.
We want you to see firsthand how practical, physician-led learning can help people engage with your policy, make better-informed decisions and feel prepared before a concern arises.
That is why we are offering three months at no fee: to make it easier to bring FFD Learning into your organization and experience its value before making a longer-term commitment.
A written policy is only the beginning.
Understanding is what turns policy into practice.
It is not enough to tell employees that substance use disorders are health conditions or encourage them to seek help.
Supervisors and coworkers also need the understanding to reduce stigma, respond appropriately and recognize why early support matters.
The same is true of drug and alcohol testing.
A program may explain when testing will occur, but employees, supervisors and managers also need to understand what testing can and cannot tell us, why it is used and how it fits within the broader workplace safety program.
When people understand the reasons behind a policy, they are better equipped to make informed decisions and apply it consistently.
What your organization receives
For three months, your organization will receive access to one existing FFD Learning course for an agreed-upon group within your workplace.
*We can help you choose the course that best fits your needs.
- Three months of online course access
- Education designed for employees, supervisors and managers
- Physician-led video lessons supported by written content and interactive learning
- Knowledge checks to reinforce key concepts
- Certificates of completion
- Employee enrollment and administrative support from FFD Learning
- Completion reporting for your designated program contact
- A brief introductory meeting before launch
- A follow-up discussion at the end of the three months
Let's Find The Right Course For Your Workforce
Every workplace is different. The right program should fit your workforce and the realities of your workplace.
Click the button below to send us a quick email. There is no obligation to sign up. We’ll be in touch soon to learn more about your workplace, answer your questions, and discuss what could work for your team.
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Click the button below to send us a quick email. There is no obligation to sign up. We’ll be in touch soon to learn more about your workplace, answer your questions, and discuss what could work for your team.
Clicking the button will open up your email client so you can send us a quick note. Or, if it is easier simply email us at the address here: [email protected] and we will get back to you shortly.
Participant Group
There is no minimum enrollment. Together, we will identify an appropriate group within your workplace to participate in the three-month program.
For the three-month no-fee program, we will work with you to identify an appropriate group within your organization. This may be a specific site, department, business unit, job group, supervisor group, or another defined segment of your workplace.
The goal is to give your organization enough participation to meaningfully experience the program without requiring a full-company rollout. The final participant group and number will be agreed upon with FFD Learning before the program begins.
What the education is designed to do
The purpose is not to turn employees into experts in legislation or drug testing. It is to give people enough background to understand workplace risks, understand the policy, and understand their own responsibilities.
The specific topics depend on the course you select. Across the FFD Learning course library, education may include:
- Alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and other substances and how they can affect the brain, body and workplace performance
- Why the timing, amount and pattern of substance use can matter
- Cannabis and workplace safety, including the difference between legalization and workplace expectations
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications and why legitimate medical treatment can sometimes still require workplace consideration
- Substance use disorders as health conditions, including risk factors, stigma, treatment and recovery
- Why early identification and support matter
- Fitness for duty and what employees need to know before reporting for work
- The purpose of workplace alcohol and drug policies
- Why some workplaces use alcohol and drug testing, what different tests are designed to identify, and their limitations
- What employees should do if they have a concern about themselves or someone they work with
- The different responsibilities of employees, supervisors and managers
Why employee education matters
A workplace policy can set expectations. Education provides the understanding behind those expectations.
Employees are in a better position to make informed decisions when they understand not only what the policy says, but why it says it and how it relates to their work.
Supervisors and managers also need more than a copy of the policy. They are often the people employees approach with questions and the people expected to respond when concerns arise.
Policies, testing requirements and legal obligations differ between industries, jurisdictions and countries.
The need for people to understand the policies they work under does not.
Relevant Across Countries and Jurisdictions
FFD Learning focuses on the underlying science of substance use, workplace risk, employee understanding, and the reasons behind workplace alcohol and drug policies.
These are relevant to safety-sensitive workplaces across Canada, the United States and other countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Policies, legislation, testing requirements and workplace practices vary between countries, industries and jurisdictions.
The education is not intended to replace an organization's own policy or jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Instead, it helps employees, supervisors and managers understand the why behind those policies and expectations.
The requirements may differ. The need for people to understand them does not.
Don’t wait until a concern arises.
A test should not be the first time an employee meaningfully engages with your workplace policy.
Bring learning into your workplace before a concern arises.
When employees understand why expectations are in place and what testing can and cannot tell us, everyone is better prepared to make informed decisions and respond appropriately.
This three-month opportunity makes it simple to get started.
Book a conversation with FFD Learning to see how it could support your organization.
*Click the button below to set up a time to chat with our team. This is a no-pressure conversation and there is no obligation to join. We are happy to connect with you to answer any questions you may have.
When employees understand why expectations are in place and what testing can and cannot tell us, everyone is better prepared to make informed decisions and respond appropriately.
This three-month opportunity makes it simple to get started.
Book a conversation with FFD Learning to see how it could support your organization.
*Click the button below to set up a time to chat with our team. This is a no-pressure conversation and there is no obligation to join. We are happy to connect with you to answer any questions you may have.