Fatigue, drugs and alcohol are defined in research as problem areas for the building and construction industry. Too few of us actually understand what drugs are, their relationship to each other and how they affect our workers. Non-drug related fatigue is also poorly recognised on-site. In today's session Frontline Diagnostics provided the attendees with a preliminary understanding of drugs in the work environment and ways to manage them through a simple but comprehensive Drug-Safe Workplace programme.
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What & Why & Who for?
Drugs
A Workable Solution
Testing Types
Legislative Obligations & Pitfalls
(What they are and what they do)
Beware the Insurance trap
Q&A
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2 out of 3 will use while at work
Source: Alcohol & Drug Research Foundation
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The most widely abused drug in Australia
◦ 58% of accidents involve alcohol abuse
◦ Slows reaction time and mental process
◦ Poor decisions / aggressive behavior
◦ Long term abuse causes emotional disturbances,
mood swings, organ failure and brain damage.
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At 0.08% BAC
At 0.05% BAC
At 0.02% BAC
risk of crash
risk of crash
risk of crash
5 times that of 0%
2 – 3 times that of 0%
roughly same as 0%
29. Speed
ecstasy
Watch for “eccie Monday‟s”
Extreme fatigue/hangover
No limits or control on behavior
Paranoia
ICE can lead to extreme violence
ICE
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Drugs Testing –
◦ Either Urine or Oral
Neither device is perfect for every situation or
circumstance
No drug test will identify impairment
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38. Develop Drug & Alcohol Policy
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„One-Pager‟ for the Notice Board
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Support with Comprehensive Procedures
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Sufficiently clear for employees
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Explain consequences of breach
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Observe OH&S & Privacy requirements
39. Conduct D & A Education for staff
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Training Workshops: „Tool Box Talks‟
Supporting Material
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Tenders & Contracts
◦ include Drug-Safe clause
◦ require suppliers to meet Drug-Safe Workplace
Register and Assess Contractors through
Induction program
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Train Managers & Supervisors to identify
problems
◦ AQTF Certified training (one full day intensive)
Pre employment screening
Reasonable cause testing
Post Incident screening
Return to work screening
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Commence screening– Options:
◦ Set a base-line with a „Blanket‟ screen
◦ Conduct Random screening
Frequency can be established from results of “blanket”
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Protects business integrity and reputation
Improved Productivity
Staff wellness and morale improves
Absenteeism reduces
Assists in attracting higher quality staff
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Lost Time Injuries reduce
Lowers risk of accidents
Pre-employment screening „Turns off the Tap‟
Integrates into a Drug-Safe workplace culture
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Legal issues to understand
◦ Work Health & Safety Act 2011
(NSW, QLD, TAS, ACT & NT)
◦ Work Health & Safety Act 2012 (SA)
◦ Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 ( VIC)
◦ Occupational Health & Safety Act 1984 (WA)
◦ Privacy Act 1988 (C‟wealth)
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Intrusion into Privacy
◦ Need to ensure confidentiality and valid reasons for
testing
Insecure Information
◦ Need secure storage and restricted access
Insufficient consultation
◦ Need to Communicate & Educate
Insurance
◦ Claims may be rejected if “drug related”
