In transportation, an impaired worker isn't just a liability. They're a risk to everyone on the road.
Fleet Safety International (FSI) has reached an agreement with Shift OHS to publish their Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training to our course catalog. The course is now available through fleetsafetyinternational.com and across the We Know Training reseller and storefront partner network.
Fleet and transportation supervisors carry a responsibility that extends well beyond the workplace gate. When a driver or operator may not be fit for duty, the decision to act, or not to act, has real consequences. This course gives supervisors the knowledge and practical framework to make that call correctly.
What Does the Course Include?
The Shift OHS Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training equips supervisors with the knowledge and practical tools to recognize when a worker may not be Fit for Duty and respond appropriately. Through engaging video, real-world examples, and interactive knowledge checks, participants learn their legal responsibilities, build substance and Fitness for Duty awareness, and gain confidence in conducting Fitness for Duty assessments, post-incident reviews, and Reasonable Cause investigations.
The course meets and exceeds the Supervisor Training requirements of the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Topics covered include:
- Supervisory legal obligations under Human Rights, Privacy, and OHS legislation
- Substance awareness: alcohol, cannabis (recreational and medicinal), prescription medications, and illicit drugs
- Fitness for duty assessment and recognizing signs of impairment
- Reasonable cause and post-incident investigation and testing processes
- Managing refusals and positive test outcomes
Course details:
- Assessment: 30-question final exam (online version); 80% required to pass; unlimited retakes
- Credential: Wall Certificate and wallet card upon successful completion
- Certificate validity: 3 years; recertification recommended to stay current with evolving legislation and standards
- Geographic applicability: All provinces across Canada
- Content review: At least annually; last updated December 2025
Delivery format:
- Online, self-paced (3-4 hours)
What makes this course different:
This program goes well beyond identifying signs of impairment. It covers the legal framework, employer obligations, and the supervisor's duty of care from end to end. Learners walk away with practical conversation guides, real-life scenarios, and ready-to-use scripts and templates they can apply immediately in the field.
The course is built for real operational environments, including remote sites and safety-sensitive conditions common in transportation, and features video instruction led by Shift OHS President Chelsey Tannahill. Every module is reviewed by an occupational health nurse, occupational health physician, and legal counsel.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for frontline supervisors, managers, HR professionals, and safety professionals in transportation and fleet environments, including fleet supervisors, dispatch managers, terminal supervisors, operations managers, and safety leads who oversee drivers or operators in safety-sensitive conditions.
Why This Matters for Fleet and Transportation Organizations
Fleet supervisors operate in one of the most scrutinized safety environments in Canada. Drivers operate heavy vehicles, often independently, often at hours that increase fatigue risk. Provincial OHS legislation and transport regulations place a direct obligation on employers to ensure workers are fit to perform safety-sensitive duties.
The challenge is that reasonable cause decisions are rarely straightforward. There's no breathalyzer for fatigue. Behavioral signs of impairment can overlap with medical conditions, stress, or exhaustion. A supervisor who lacks the training to assess a situation objectively is exposed, and so is the organization behind them.
Situations like this occur in real workplaces every year. Supervisors who have completed proper training are better positioned to document their observations, follow the right process, and defend their decisions if they are ever reviewed.
This course was built for exactly that situation.
Deploy It Across Your Fleet Operation
Ready to add this training to your program? Contact our corporate training team to discuss volume options and deployment. For organizations managing training across drivers, dispatchers, and supervisors at multiple locations, we can support rollout through Dispatch or RapidLMS, so assignment, completion tracking, and reporting stay organized in one place. Access the course on Fleet Safety.
About Shift OHS
Shift OHS is a Canadian occupational health and safety company specializing in workplace fitness-for-duty programs, drug and alcohol testing, and compliance training. Their team includes industry, legal, and medical experts who stay current on legislative changes across Canada. Their Reasonable Cause Supervisor Training reflects that expertise.
About Fleet Safety International
Fleet Safety International (FSI) by WKT is a leader in driver safety training, founded on four decades of expertise in driver education. FSI delivers research-driven training programs for individuals, corporate fleets, and organizations across industries, from defensive driving courses to specialized fleet safety solutions. FSI's coaching-first approach, grounded in educational research, is built to reduce risk, protect organizations from liability, and develop drivers who perform with confidence and consistency.
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About We Know Training
We Know Training (WKT) has been building technology-powered training solutions for regulated industries since 2002. Fleet Safety International is an endorsed brand within the WKT portfolio, which serves learners and organizations across safety, transportation, financial services, cannabis retail, real estate, and security. With 1M+ unique learners, 2M+ certifications, and 2,000+ courses, the WKT network delivers trusted content at scale.