Promote Safety. Protect Productivity. Meet Your WHS Obligations.
Employee Drug and Alcohol Awareness training is essential for maintaining a safe, productive, and legally compliant workplace. Substance abuse can have severe consequences—not only does it impair judgement and reaction times, but it also puts individuals and their co-workers at risk. Over time, drug and alcohol misuse can damage team morale, increase workplace accidents, and harm your company’s reputation.
This training program helps you address the issue proactively. Employees will learn about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, the impact on workplace safety, and the legal responsibilities of both workers and the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU). By understanding these risks, employees are better equipped to make safe, responsible decisions.
Employee Drug and Alcohol Awareness also supports your WHS compliance by providing each participant with a Safe Work Method Statement. This document outlines safe practices, reinforces your safety policies, and helps reduce the risk to the PCBU.
The course content is practical, easy to follow, and relevant to all industries, including rural and regional workplaces where safety can be critical due to environmental and operational challenges.
What You Will Learn
The effects of drugs and alcohol on health, safety, and performance
Legal obligations under Australian WHS legislation
How drug and alcohol misuse impacts workplace culture and productivity
Strategies for prevention and early intervention
How to access support and resources for substance-related issues
By investing in Employee Drug and Alcohol Awareness, you create a safer and more productive environment. This not only meets your legal obligations but also protects your most valuable asset—your people.
For further safety training, explore our WHS Induction Program and Psychosocial Hazard and Risk Assessment courses.