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Work-Related Alcohol and Drug Use - A Fit For Work Issue

Alcohol and drug use during and outside of work hours can have a significant negative impact on occupational health and safety (OHS). This research paper provides a breakdown according to drug type and use by gender, age and industry. This paper reviews current research and regulatory approaches, providing information on impairments arising from both acute and chronic symptoms of alcohol and drug use and the impact on OHS issues in the workplace.

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Work-Related Alcohol and Drug Use - A Fit For Work Issue

All sections of the report are listed and available below.

• Executive Summary, Key Messages and Introduction (PDF 74Kb)
• Methodology and Background (PDF 90Kb)
• Australian Data, International Data and Australian Legislative Requirements (PDF 144Kb)
• Indicative Australian Case Law (PDF 66Kb)
• Findings from Literature (PDF 161Kb)
• Requirements for the Development of a Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy, Australian Jusridictional Research and Industry and Union Activities (PDF 79Kb)
• International Legislation, Regulations and Guidance on Workplace Drug and Alcohol use and Conclusions (PDF 90Kb)
• References (PDF 122Kb)
• Appendix A - Work-related Alcohol and Drug Use - Summary of Legislation (PDF 97Kb)
• Appendix B - Work-related Alcohol and Drug Use - Summar of Standards, codes of practice and guidance material (PDF 120Kb)