Fitness for Duty Flashcards
Current studies indicate the risk of occupational exposure to Cannabis for Service members is ____
low
Studies have shown that it can take upwards of ___ hours of continuous exposure in an unventilated space where multiple smokers are actively smoking to show second hand absorption.
4
Fitness for Duty Assessments
Fitness for duty assessments of Service members are the responsibility of ____
MAS
Factors that may impact a member’s fitness for duty include illness, injury, fatigue, ________ , alcohol and drug use.
mental stress
THC can stay stored in the body’s fat deposits for up to ___ days after cannabis was last ingested.
28
members shall not:
possess cannabis while at work, and/or use recreational cannabis while at work, on duty, on call, or in uniform; or
for a minimum of ___days prior to attending work.
28
Supervisor
When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for an issue, where work performance or safety is not affected, shall
advise the member of options available for assistance, including the , _____________, _________ consultation visits at Psychological Services, MAS, Volunteer Chaplains, benefits coverage for psychological treatment provided in the community, and community partner wellness resources, such as Toronto Beyond the Blue
follow up, if required, to provide the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem
CIRT/PSV program, the EFAP
Supervisor
When it is apparent that a fitness for duty issue not described in items 5-7 is affecting a member’s performance of duty shall
immediately notify their _____ and their _______ on a TPS 649
Officer in Charge
Unit Commander
When it is determined that there are fitness for duty or safety concerns shall
ensure the member is _____________ , if required
immediately notify the _____________ of the circumstances on a TPS 649
given immediate medical treatment
Unit Commander
Unit Commander
advise the member of options available for assistance including MAS, EFAP, and community partner wellness Beyond the Blue
ensure a TPS 649 is forwarded to the ____________ requesting a fitness for duty assessment
Unit Commander – Wellness
When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS shall ensure
member’s ________ is provided with a copy
the appropriate action is taken
the duties assigned to the member comply with the directions contained in the MED 1 and/or TPS 649
Officer in Charge
Fitness For Duty means that a member is _____ _______ and ________ able to safely and competently perform assigned duties, without any limitations attributable, but not limited to, illness, injury, fatigue, mental stress or the use and/or after effects of alcohol or drugs
mentally, emotionally and physically
