13 TH TRANSAFE WA ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY SAFETY FORUM Esperance, Friday 30 June 2017

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1 13 TH TRANSAFE WA ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY SAFETY FORUM Esperance, Friday 30 June 2017

2 Managing AOD in the Workplace Preventing Risk Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) testing KATYA SAWYER REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, WA 2

3 Statistics 194 Total fatalities Fatalities = 194 Western Aussies 32% were alcohol related. +38% increase on preceding five-year average. 159 Total critical injuries Critical injuries = 159 Western Aussies 32% were alcohol related. +38% increase on preceding five-year average. Source: Preliminary fatal and critical injuries summary 2016 statistics from the 2016 Summary, Road Safety Commission. 3

4 Statistics Alcohol involvement is 1 in 6 4

5 Statistics 5

6 WHY SHOULD YOU ACT ON WORKPLACE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ISSUES? 6

7 Rationale WHY SHOULD YOU ACT IT IS VERY COMMON % Estimates for prevalence of drug use across industry Hospitality Retail Administration Transport Construction Mining 31% 20.7% 12.3% 18.3% 24.1% 12% 7

8 Rationale Alcohol use contributes to 5 percent of all Australian workplace deaths and 25 percent of workplace accidents POLICY TALK, AUSTRALIAN DRUG FOUNDATION JUNE

9 Rationale: Economic Impacts $3.6 billion a year This is the estimated cost to Australian workplaces due to Alcohol and drug use in the workplace. These financial costs vary and can include: Accidents, injuries and fatalities Productivity loss Absenteeism Staff turnover Legal claims costs Costly damage to plant and equipment Criminal investigations, fines. Imprisonment. Brand damage and reputational damage. Disruption to customers. 9

10 AOD in the Workplace Guidelines for Developing, Implementing and Maintaining an AOD Policy 10

11 What does a AOD policy do? Provide a safe work environment. Helps to define is expected from ALL employees. Define limits explain Zero Tolerance. Deter alcohol and drug impairment. Explain testing method (breath, urine, oral fluids etc.). Explain consequences of testing positive. Educate/assist employees: especially about standard drinks and morning-after readings. Consider employee assistance program. 11

12 He bre txts, thr to r sli AOD targets which risk group? ALL employees and age groups carry levels of probable risk. 12

13 Employer: Rights & Obligations Provide a safe workplace. Provide safe work systems, procedures. Informs, instructs, trains and supervises all employees. Has a employee consultation process. Processes for identifying hazards, assessing and eliminating risks. Approaches infringing staff with restraint and good manners. Identifies potential hazards. Reviews processes on a regular basis for risk control measurement. Ensures that employees are properly trained and supervised. Ensures that OHS concerns are promptly referred to decision makers. Ensures the safety of people other than staff who are at the work site. 13

14 Employee: Rights & Obligations Follows company's alcohol and drug policy. Agrees to testing as outlined by management in the AOD policy. Adheres to the standard work performance. Use medicines and over-the-counter drugs responsibly. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of others in the workplace. Cooperates with employers in their efforts to comply with OHS requirements. Uses equipment properly for the heath and safety of people in the workplace. 14

15 Types of testing 1. Blanket Testing» An overall deterrent. 2. Reasonable Suspicion Testing»Apparent impairment, unexplained absences, poor conduct, reduced productivity, failure to follow safety rules. 3. Random Testing» Where alcohol or drugs are suspected. 15

16 Types of policies A. Harm minimisation B. Zero tolerance Which policy is best for you? 16

17 AOD in the Workplace Consultation Universal application Organisation specific Comprehensive program Instructions and procedures Gradual and informed change Publicity Information dissemination, education and training Evaluation is it working? 17

18 Common drugs A brief overview 18

19 Common drugs: Alcohol Testing for alcohol is a relatively inexpensive application. Alcohol is a legal and popular drug. Alcohol is socially acceptable. Its only when we exceed drink driving limits or become a public nuisance that are we deemed to have broken the law. Numerous studies have linked levels of alcohol to impairment and as such blood alcohol levels are very easily measured. 19

20 Common drugs: Drugs Marijuana (Cannabis, Weed, Pot) Opioids (Opium, Codeine, Morphine, Heroin) Stimulants (Methamphetamine, Dexamphetamine, Amphetamine) Ecstasy (MDMA, Pingers, Candy, Eccy) Hallucinogens (Psilocybin, Mushrooms, Mescalin, LSD, Angel Dust) Cocaine (Coke, Snow, Nose Candy, Blow) Volatile Substances (Solvents, Inhalants) Prescription medication (Benzodiazepines and some opioids) 20

21 AOD Training 21

22 Training Solutions Training Solutions Our training solution allows for either self-passed online training through distance learning programmes or group training sessions on customer work places: Certified Drug & Alcohol Screening Officer will provide Statement of Attainment in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework under the definition of 'Collector' in the relevant Australian Standards as required by OH&S standards. Certified Alcohol testing training ensures that Alcohol testers are fully competent. Reasonable Suspicion covers the signs and symptoms and physical, behavioural, speech and performance indicators of probable alcohol and/or other drug use or misuse, and to make fair reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing decisions in the workplace. 22

23 Training Solutions Reasonable Suspicion Reasonable Suspicion Training/Testing Online course: Primarily for managers and supervisors. What constitutes reasonable suspicion and how it is determined. Identify signs and symptoms of AOD use. How to properly document an incident. Defines the supervisor s role. Understand the effects and risks of alcohol and drug use. How to consult with an employee. Your company AOD policy and procedures. 23

24 Training Solutions Reasonable Suspicion Course extract: What constitutes reasonable suspicion Criteria Careful Observation Basis for reasonable suspicion 24

25 Training Solutions Reasonable Suspicion Course extract: A Supervisor s role Making a determination Employee consult Company AOD 25

26 Training Solutions Reasonable Suspicion Course extract: Behavioural changes Signs and Symptoms Behaviours Interpersonal and other qualities 26

27 Training Solutions Reasonable Suspicion Course extract: Behavioural changes Understanding Effects Signs and Symptoms 27

28 Training Solutions Reasonable Suspicion Key points Do not diagnose abuse or addiction Does not need to identify the specific drug Be alert Identify the specific observations Discuss with the employee 28

29 Complete AOD Solutions 29

30 Alcolizer Technology Australia s largest supplier of alcohol detection equipment to police. Supplier of alcohol detection equipment to law enforcement agencies around the world. Our customer base includes the following industry sectors: Transport, Logistics, Manufacturing, Law Enforcement, Construction, Mining, Oil & Gas and Healthcare. Proudly WA owned! Designed and developed in Australia for our rugged environment. Invests millions of dollars into R&D, Community Programs for workplace safety. Platinum Sponsor of the 21st International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety Conference Brazil,

31 Alcolizer Technology Mandate Our research programs continue to ensure you have the right not to offend, now, and well in to the future. GARY JOHNSON, CO-FOUNDER AND OWNER 31

32 Drug testing methods Which method is best for you? 32

33 Product Range EC-Easy Check HH3 Handheld Series LE5 Law Enforcement Series WM4 - Wall Mount 4 Centurion AOD Testing and Industry Drug Testing programs Industry Service and Support Industry Rental Programs Industry Productivity Tools 33

34 Alcohol Testing Solutions EC A reliable and accurate personal breath tester. EC offers police standard electrochemical fuel cell sensing technology at an affordable price for personal use. HH3 Accurate, reliable, fast and industrial breath tester with back to base calibration. HH3 has been specifically designed for commercial and industrial alcohol breath testing where there is a need for small, rugged format suitable for flexible use in the workplace. LE5 Police grade, reliable, fast and printable breath testing unit with Bluetooth and GPS capability. Alcolizer LE5 has a world-first, modular systemthat enables calibration and service to be completed on-site in around 60 seconds. Used extensive use by law enforcement agencies around the world and suited for sophisticated and heavy use industrial applications. 34

35 Alcohol Testing Solutions Wall Mount 4 Rapid processing of a high volume workforces in industrial environments. Easily integratedinto security and personnel management systems Real time alerts of non-negative readings. The Wall Mount 4 offers unrivalled accuracy and reliability by using its own internal NATA Certified Gas Standard automatically calibrating every 24hrs. Centurion Launched in June, Centurion is the latest in compact, efficient, zero tolerance alcohol testing from Alcolizer Technology. Centurion is the only wall mounted breath tester on the market today with Alcolizer spatented modular calibration system. This modular system enables calibration on-site in around 60 seconds thereby increasing the units availability for testing by minimizing calibration downtime. 35

36 Innovation LE5 Breathalyser Module Passive Standard BAC LE5 Drug Reader Module 8 Drugs > 90 secs $ Effective LE5 Main Module GPS Bluetooth Rechargeable Log Storage 36

37 The Complete Solution Connectivity Multiple Site Capability Total Visibility 37

38 The Complete Solution 38

39 The Complete Solution LE5 Alcohol and Drug Tester Android app on your phone Can be hosted on your server or the cloud User Portal for editing and reporting on data 39

40 Map tracking 2. Live Dash board 3. Results by time of day 40

41 Drug Testing Solutions Consumables Druglizerprovides a comprehensive range of drug and alcohol testing products. Urine Cups, Oral Fluid swabs, Testing Paperwork, Laboratory Confirmation kits and on-site drug testing safety consumables. AOD Testing Program customised to meet your business needs: Fully Outsourced Druglizer will manage your whole AOD testing including Scheduled, Post Incident, Pre-employment, Randomand For Cause. Hybrid Program A program tailored to suit your specific requirements. Includes complex or remote operations and we can meet budget constraints. Customer In-house Your company manages the whole AOD program and Druglizer will provide Training and consumables. 41

42 Drug Testing AOD Hubs Major locations across Australia. Nationally certified, trainedand allied health and emergency testers in all hubs. Travel from hubs to service regional locations. Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion Testing. Training and education. Alcohol testing included free with every drug test. 24/7 incident call out service (2hr arrival for metro) 24/7 Hot Line Support of self-testing where the tester has been trained by Alcolizer and is using Alcolizer Consumables and laboratory confirmations. 42

43 Confirmatory Tests Response times and locations Safe Work Laboratories have automated and computerised pathology laboratories with the latest modern equipment available today. Together we offer comprehensive, highquality; rapid-response laboratory testing for every confirmatory test. Laboratory response times for Drug Tests: All test confirmations available 24 hours upon receipt by lab Laboratory: Locations: Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth. Full NATA certification Toxicology support available

44 Alcolizer Technology A Quality Company ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems Alcolizer is certified under ISO 9001:2008 for the below scopes in drug detecting and alcohol breath testing equipment and provision of on-site drug testing (Certificate Number QEC20323): Research and Development Sale Manufacture Servicing 44

45 Alcolizer Capability On-site capability Alcohol and other drug testing Post-Incident testing and support Comprehensive service and maintenance Training and education Premium support hot line 45

46 The Complete Solution