Completion Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Companies have a responsibility to manage substance use within the workplace in order to reduce risk and maintain a safe, productive environment. Even without a formal drug and alcohol testing programme, providing education is essential. Awareness training helps employees understand the impact of substance misuse and supports organisations in proactively reducing incidents on the job.

By offering Drugs & Alcohol Awareness training, you equip your workforce with the knowledge and tools needed to promote safety, wellbeing, and responsibility across your organisation. This course helps employees recognise the effects of drug and alcohol misuse, understand workplace expectations, and contribute to a safer working culture.

Who is this course for?

This programme is suitable for all employees, and is particularly beneficial for supervisors and managers who have responsibility for workplace safety and staff welfare.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• Employee awareness relating to drug and alcohol testing
• The importance of awareness and education in workplace safety
• Health effects of drug and alcohol abuse
• How to identify the signs and symptoms of substance use
• Methods and tools to properly initiate reasonable cause testing
• How to assist in developing and implementing a fit-for-purpose organisational policy