DOT Alcohol Abuse: 03. Reasonable Suspicion and Post-Accident Testing for Alcohol

Initiating alcohol testing is one of the more uncomfortable tasks associated with being a supervisor of employees in safety-sensitive positions. But in the transportation industry, it's a standard part of the job. As a supervisor, you can alleviate some of the discomfort by knowing the federal rules and regulations regarding testing. In this video, we’ll go over the specifics of reasonable suspicion testing and post-accident testing, to help you understand when you’re required to send an employee for alcohol testing in some of the more challenging circumstances you may face in your role.