Alcohol and other Drugs in the Workplace

Course Overview

Inappropriate use of alcohol and other drugs increases the risk of incidents and injuries in the workplace. Alcohol and other drugs can also have a detrimental effect on an individual's personal life and work performance.

This course provides information about the effects of alcohol and other drugs on individuals and health and safety in the workplace. It also gives an overview of alcohol and drug testing and management procedures.

Key Content

• Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy;
• Management and worker’s responsibilities;
• Effects of alcohol and other drugs;
• Work health and safety risks;
• Alcohol and drug testing procedure;
• Consequences of positive alcohol and drug tests;

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Understand and comply with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy;
• Identify the risks and effects of alcohol and other drugs on individuals and the workplace;
• Explain the alcohol and drug testing procedure;
• Understand the consequences of a positive alcohol or drug test result.

NOTE: This module assumes your organisation has its own Policy in place. All references to the Policy are general in nature and you should refer to your own organisation's policy, procedures or staff handbook for further information and guidance.