Alcohol and Drug Awareness Training

Alcohol and drug impairment is a serious workplace hazard. Under Australian Work Health and Safety law, both employers and workers have duties to ensure impairment does not put anyone at risk. This course gives your team the knowledge to meet those obligations. Learners will understand how alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, and other substances can affect judgment, coordination, and reaction time. The course explains the legal framework including PCBU and worker duties under the WHS Act, and covers what a good workplace alcohol and drug policy should include. Practical scenarios help learners recognise signs of impairment and understand how to respond appropriately - whether that means reporting concerns, refusing unsafe work, or supporting a colleague to access help. The course also addresses emerging issues like medicinal cannabis and its implications for safety-critical roles. Completing this training demonstrates your organisation's commitment to a safe workplace and provides documented evidence of staff awareness for audits and compliance reviews.

• •Describe how alcohol and drugs impair cognitive and physical function relevant to workplace safety
• •Explain the duties of PCBUs and workers under Australian WHS law regarding impairment
• •Identify common signs that a colleague may be affected by alcohol or drugs
• •Describe the key elements of an effective workplace alcohol and drug policy
• •Explain why prescription and over-the-counter medications can pose workplace safety risks
• •Recognise the workplace implications of medicinal cannabis prescriptions
• •Apply appropriate steps when you suspect a colleague is impaired at work
• •Describe the support options available for workers experiencing substance use issues

• •No prerequisites - suitable for all staff