Addressing drugs & alcohol in the workplace.

Intoxication at work presents serious risks, not only to the impaired person, but to colleagues and members of the public, and it can result in significant financial and legal consequences for your business.

The goal of managing drugs & alcohol in the workplace is not to police what people do on their own time. The key issue is addressing the risks posed by impairment at work, not consumption outside of it.

A drug and alcohol (D&A) policy is your foundation for managing these issues. It sets
out your expectations and explains how breaches by employees will be handled.

What’s included in the guide to addressing drugs & alcohol in the workplace:

• How to recognise and respond to impairment
• Serving alcohol at work events
• Prescription medication (including cannabis)
• When and how to introduce drug & alcohol testing

Who is this guide for?

• Business leaders
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Anyone responsible for workforce scheduling and administration