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    This document provides a summary of a toolbox talk on drugs in the workplace. It outlines why such talks are important to prevent injuries from impaired workers and comply with health and safety laws. It discusses the duties of employers and employees to ensure a safe workplace free of drug risks. Finally, it provides tips for developing a workplace drug policy, such as promoting responsibility, providing help resources, and establishing testing and consequences for violations.

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    This document provides a summary of a toolbox talk on drugs in the workplace. It outlines why such talks are important to prevent injuries from impaired workers and comply with health and safety laws. It discusses the duties of employers and employees to ensure a safe workplace free of drug risks. Finally, it provides tips for developing a workplace drug policy, such as promoting responsibility, providing help resources, and establishing testing and consequences for violations.

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    Drugs at Work toolbox talk

    A simple, 5 minute outline of what to cover in a toolbox talk on


    Drugs at Work.

    Download a Drugs at Work toolbox talk pdf

    Drugs at work is not only a hazard risk to yourself but also your work colleagues. Drug
    abuse results in higher rates of workplace injuries, fatalities, and absenteeism. In this
    toolbox we will look at the duties required by employers (PCBUs) and employees, and
    drug testing in the workplace.

    Why run a Drugs at Work Toolbox Talk?


    Prevent unnecessary injury from working whilst impaired from drugs, by improving
    awareness and training
    Company policy for drugs
    Assist with understanding of legislative aspects
    Fewer injuries and not being impaired by drugs means higher productivity

    Why are drugs a significant risk in the workplace?


    Problem drug taking will cause impairment, which can lead to poor decision making
    and concentration, negative health impacts to the worker, slower reaction times, and
    increased error rates.

    Health and Safety Duties


    Relevant country legislation (in New Zealand, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015)
    employers and employees both have a duty to ensure that the workplace is safe.

    Employers should provide employees with the highest level of protection from risks,
    as reasonably practicable.
    Employees have a duty to take reasonable care for their own and others’ safety by
    doing the 3 following things:

    Turn up fit for work and consider their safety


    Ensure their actions do not harm the health and safety of others
    Comply with any reasonable policy, procedure or instruction given by the PCBU about
    how to work in a safe and reasonable way

    Things to consider for your drug policy


    Minimising harm associated with drug use
    Helping workers who may have problems with drugs use
    Promoting a sensible and responsible attitude
    Giving workers the information they need to take the right actions with anyone
    affected by drug use
    Who is responsible for what – workers roles, supervisors’ roles, and managers roles
    Consequences of violating the drug policy
    The availability of help for people with drug abuse issues, such as rehabilitation,
    Alcohol and Drug Helpline or other providers
    Any testing the employer carries out i.e. pre-employment and random drug testing
    What’s acceptable on site

    Key takeaways:
    1. No drugs at work - do not aggravate health and safety risks by taking drugs
    2. Be fit and ready – Don’t be on a drug downer or stoned whilst at work
    3. Look out for your work mates – Don’t harm yourself and your work mates, also help
    others who may have a drug use problem.
    See all our toolbox talk topics here
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