Drug and Alcohol

Purpose

The aim of this policy is to eliminate the risks associated with the use of drugs and/or alcohol in the workplace.
Carestaff Nursing Services recognises that impairment due to the consumption of drugs and/or alcohol, may significantly impact an individual’s ability to perform their work in a safe manner.
Carestaff Nursing Services values its workers and acknowledges that early intervention in regard to the misuse of drugs and alcohol by workers can achieve a resolution before harm occurs to themselves or others.

Scope

Carestaff Nursing Services Pty Ltd considers the safety and health of its employees to be a priority and continuously works to ensure that its business operations maintain a zero tolerance to personnel being under the influence of drugs and alcohol in the workplace during work hours, thus ensuring a safer and healthier working environment for all.

Objective

• Risks associated with alcohol and other drugs in the workplace are reduced..
• Employees are aware of their obligations and responsibilities relating to drug and alcohol use and the effects of drugs and alcohol on their ability to work safely
• Appropriate sensitivity is applied to all drug and alcohol testing processes
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To assist in meeting our objective, we will ensure that:

• Compliance to the Drug and Alcohol Policy is monitored
• Deliberate breaches and misconduct including wilful, reckless or inappropriate behaviour associated with drug and alcohol use or misuse will not be tolerated and is subject to disciplinary action.
• Confidentiality and sensitivity of all drug and alcohol results, records and any disciplinary action taken, is maintained.
• Counselling is available to employees presenting a positive result or where there is evidence to suggest that persons may be affected by drug or alcohol misuse or dependency.



Carestaff Nursing Services is committed to improving the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees through the implementation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy and will review the Policy for completeness and practicability periodically.