Common use of Persons Affected by Alcohol and/or Other Drugs Clause in Contracts

Persons Affected by Alcohol and/or Other Drugs. a) A person who is under the influence of alcohol and/or any other drug will not be allowed to work on site whilst he/she is incapable of performing safe work practices. b) Any person who believes another person is a risk to his/her own or another’s safety should advise a Health and Safety representative (HSR) in confidence. The HSR shall take appropriate action, based on his/her assessment of the situation. c) If the matter remains unresolved, the WH&S Committee and management in consultation with the person concerned and the person’s representative will decide whether that person is capable of performing safe work practices. d) Disciplinary action may be taken by management following consultation with the WH&S Committee and the person’s representative. e) If disciplinary action is to be taken, one verbal warning, one written warning shall apply. f) The WH&S Committee will, as a matter of course, follow up to ensure that the person is aware of the policy and resources available to people with alcohol and/or other drug problems, or other problems which may underlie them. g) (Where “WH&S Committee” is referred to hereafter, read “body nominated to implement policy on site”).