The Building Trades Group Drug and Alcohol Safety and Rehabilitation Program

Principle

People dangerously affected by alcohol, and/or drugs are a safety hazard themselves and all others persons in the workplace.

Program Focus

• site safety and the involvement of the site safety committee.
• Peer intervention and support
• Rehabilitation of affected employees

Workplace Policy

1. A person who is dangerously affected by drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to work untill that person can work in a safe manner.
2. The desicion on a persons ability to work in a safe manner will be made by the safety committee, or on projects with no safety committee, by a body of at least equal numbers of layer/employer representatives.
3. There will be no payment of lost time to a person unable to work in a safe manner.
4. If a person is dangerously affected three times, that person shall be given a written warning and made aware of the availability of treatment/counselling. If the person refuses help, the person may be transfered/terminated the next time he/she is dangerously affected.
5. For the purpose os disciplinary action a warning shall be effective for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
6. A person having problems with alcohol and or other drugs:
• Will not be sacked if he/she is willing to obtain assistance.
• Must undertake and continue with the recommended treatment to maintain the protection of this program.
• Will be entitled to sick leave or leave without pay while atending treatment.

Implementation

To assist with the adoption and implementation of this policy the company will:

1. Clearly state its endorsement of this program and comply with it.
2. Provide access at an agreed time and venue for a representative of the BTG Drug and Alcohol program to address a meeting of layers to discuss and endorse the program.