1. Michael WhiteFAICDManaging Director

2. What & Why & Who for?DrugsA Workable SolutionTesting TypesLegislative Obligations & Pitfalls(What they are and what they do) Beware the Insurance trap Q&A 3. Our/your objective..#1 Protect your staff 4. Our/your objective..#2 Protect your Business 5. Our/your objective..#3 Protectyou! 6. Almost 70% of Drug Users have jobs Source: Alcohol & Drug Research Foundation 7. WHY? Because they need money to support their habit 8. 2 out of 3 will use while at work Source: Alcohol & Drug Research Foundation 9. The most widely abused drug in Australia 58% of accidents involve alcohol abuse Slows reaction time and mental process Poor decisions / aggressive behavior Long term abuse causes emotional disturbances, mood swings, organ failure and brain damage. 10. At 0.08% BACAt 0.05% BACAt 0.02% BACrisk of crash risk of crash risk of crash5 times that of 0% 2 3 times that of 0% roughly same as 0% 11. Roadside alcohol testing in Scotland 12. In major workplace incidents where drugs were present, 8 out of 10 casualties were workers who didnt use drugs Source: Workcover 13. Drugs commonly found in the workplace 14. Speedecstasy Watch for eccie Mondays Extreme fatigue/hangover No limits or control on behavior Paranoia ICE can lead to extreme violenceICE 15. Drugs Testing Either Urine or Oral Neither device is perfect for every situation orcircumstance No drug test will identify impairment 16. Develop Drug & Alcohol PolicyOne-Pager for the Notice BoardSupport with Comprehensive ProceduresSufficiently clear for employeesExplain consequences of breachObserve OH&S & Privacy requirements 17. Conduct D & A Education for staff Training Workshops: Tool Box Talks Supporting Material 18. Turn off the tap at induction 19. Tenders & Contracts include Drug-Safe clause require suppliers to meet Drug-Safe WorkplaceRegister and Assess Contractors through Induction program 20. Train Managers & Supervisors to identify problems AQTF Certified training (one full day intensive) Pre employment screening Reasonable cause testing Post Incident screening Return to work screening 21. Commence screening Options: Set a base-line with a Blanket screen Conduct Random screening Frequency can be established from results of blanket 22. Review results Program analysis, monitor trends # of TestsBreakup of Positive Tests - YTD600 500 400Benzo 5%300Alc 4%THC 30%200Opi 1%100 Nov-07 Jan-08 Mar-08 May-08 Jul-08 Sep-08 Dec-07 Feb-08 Apr-08 Jun-08 Aug-08 Oct-08Coc 1%% Positive Results 15% 10% 5% 0% Nov-07 Jan-08 Mar-08 May-08 Jul-08 Sep-08 Dec-07 Feb-08 Apr-08 Jun-08 Aug-08 Oct-08% of Positives - all groupsPresc/OT C 47%MAmp 12% 23. Protects business integrity and reputationImproved ProductivityStaff wellness and morale improvesAbsenteeism reducesAssists in attracting higher quality staff 24. Lost Time Injuries reduceLowers risk of accidentsPre-employment screening Turns off the TapIntegrates into a Drug-Safe workplace culture 25. Legal issues to understand Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (NSW, QLD, TAS, ACT & NT) Work Health & Safety Act 2012 (SA) Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 ( VIC) Occupational Health & Safety Act 1984 (WA) Privacy Act 1988 (Cwealth) 26. Intrusion into Privacy Need to ensure confidentiality and valid reasons for testingInsecure Information Need secure storage and restricted accessInsufficient consultation Need to Communicate & EducateInsurance Claims may be rejected if drug related 27. Itsall about Consultation, Education &safety! 28. Complete solutions for a Drug-Safe Workplace