Drugs, Alcohol and Workplace Risk Training
Drugs or alcohol are a factor in as many as one-in-ten workplace deaths and one-in-four reportable workplace accidents. The misuse of these substances has a significant negative impact on Australian business and is a work health and safety matter demanding the attention of both workers and management. This training will help participants better understand the health impacts of drugs and alcohol, of detection times following use, of the hazards they pose to safe work practices and their obligations under a Workplace Drugs and Alcohol Policy. Alongside this, the 'lived experience' approach to this training results in real-world awareness.
- WHS Compliant
- Certificate Included
- Lived Experience Trainers
- Customisable Content
Key Content
- Drug and alcohol misuse in Australia, reflection on life choices, attitudes and practices
- Your workplace drug and alcohol policy
- The economic burden and social impact of substance misuse on Australian society
- Overview of commonly misused legal and illicit drugs
- Standard drink sizes and tips for managing alcohol consumption
- Alcohol use: short and longer-term health impacts of binge-drinking, heavy use drinking
- What it means to present “fit for work”
- How substances impair work performance and judgement (and increase workplace risk)
- Testing regimes: Australian standards and cut-off levels; detection periods of commonly used substances
- Signs and symptoms of drug or alcohol impairment and of dependence
- Dangers, prevalence and potency of common illicit and legal drugs and their health and wellbeing impacts on the body and vital organs
- Specific dangers of methamphetamines, opioids, heroin and synthetics
- Understanding addiction, the trap of addiction
- “RUOK?” Strategies for assisting co-workers struggling with drugs and alcohol use, for starting a conversation
- Accessing help, advice and referral services
Workplace Benefits
- Drive awareness and behavioural change around substance misuse at work
- Provide positive strategies for managing hazard and risk associated with drugs and alcohol
- Guard against negative behaviours associated with misuse of drugs and alcohol
- Ensure employees understand their obligations under the Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Get the conversation going at your workplace about fitness for work
This training is for all at the workplace. Employers have a duty of care under the Work Health and Safety Act (2011) to provide a workplace that is free from hazards associated with the misuse of drugs and alcohol. All materials can be co-branded with your organisation's logo. Supporting publication: A Handbook of Alcohol, Drugs, and Workplace Risk.
Choose Your Plan
Per-session pricing for organisations training their teams.
Standard Session
1 hourCore AOD awareness for your team. Covers the effects of alcohol and drugs on workplace performance, safety, and legal obligations under WHS legislation.
- On-site or live webinar delivery
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Printed or digital materials for all attendees
- Certificate of completion for each participant
Extended Session
2 hoursComprehensive AOD training with interactive group exercises, real-world case studies, and strategies your team can implement immediately.
- On-site or live webinar delivery
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Interactive group exercises & case studies
- Comprehensive materials & resource pack for face-to-face workshops
- Certificate of completion for each participant
- Post-session summary report
- Follow-up support resources
Custom Package
FlexibleA fully tailored AOD program designed around your industry-specific risks, workforce profile, and workplace substance policies.
- Multi-session programs available
- Content tailored to your industry & risks
- Co-branded materials with your logo
- Unlimited participants per session
- Dedicated account manager
- Ongoing support & refresher options
All prices in AUD. Business pricing excludes GST.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drugs, Alcohol and Workplace Risk Training. Need something else? Get in touch.
The program covers the health and behavioural effects of common legal and illicit substances, how impairment affects work performance and safety, your workplace drug and alcohol policy, testing regimes and detection periods, signs of dependence, and how to start an 'RUOK?' conversation with a struggling co-worker.
The program runs for 1–2 hours and is delivered face-to-face on-site or as a live online webinar. Toolbox or tea-break versions can be tailored down further on request.
It is designed for all employees in any Australian workplace. Drugs and alcohol are a factor in around one in ten workplace deaths and one in four reportable workplace accidents — every team, regardless of role, has a duty-of-care reason to be informed.
The content aligns with the model Work Health and Safety Act (2011) and the relevant codes of practice for managing AOD-related psychosocial hazards. It supports your duty of care to provide a workplace free from substance-related hazards.
Yes. Materials can be co-branded with your organisation logo, scenarios can be drawn from your sector (e.g. construction, mining, transport, healthcare), and the content can be aligned to your specific workplace drug and alcohol policy.
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