There are numerous benefits for having an effective Drug and Alcohol Management Plan. Improved Corporate Compliance – both meeting legislative requirements as well as client requirements Improved Culture – employees generally affected by drug and alcohol issues have reduced self esteem, productivity and incapacity and generally a negative impact on workplace culture. Improved Safety Continue Reading »
As the saying goes “What gets measured gets done”. With compulsory reporting requirements beginning to appear in our legislation WIKS has developed a simple to use reporting module to assist your organisation not only comply but also to effectively manage your Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program. What Legislative Reporting Requirements? The Aviation Industry Continue Reading »
(Of course we mean if you are carrying drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and have not already done the training.) First and foremost Accredited testing Officer Training is a minimum requirement of both AS4308 and AS4760* for onsite drug testing. Secondly, this nationally recognised course covers more than an instruction guide on using a breathalyser, urine Continue Reading »
The use and impact of illicit drugs in organisations is often considered insignificant. Yet many organisations experience significant improvements in many areas as a result of implementing a drug free workplace program. According to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (Australia’s national health and welfare statistics and information agency) 2004 National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS), 38% of Continue Reading »
With the start of December, so too marks the start of holiday celebrations – end-of-year parties and drinks. We all want to have a goodtime, this means no harm to anyone as a result of too much alcohol being consumed. It is the responsibility of employers and managers to provide a safe work environment including at work-related Continue Reading »
What would you do, if your company’s legal permission is doubted due to the lack of necessary documents that you have? Well it must be really terrible to see the company that is in the good level, being threaten like that. So, you better find out further about the government’s demand on your company. Continue Reading »
Have you ever seen the news on TV that shows about a criminal who finally arrested by the police after several times being wanted. You might feel curious about him, whether he is using drugs when he is doing his action. Well, the police that has similar question, later hold a urine test. It Continue Reading »
What would you like to do to support the movement of drugs free world? Well, you might not consume the drugs, but you never know about your employees. Therefore, it is necessary to hold a test on all of your employees to find out whether they are clean or not. It is not a Continue Reading »
Do you mind to work on night shift? Well, if you have not had a family yet, you might take this chance, but no matter what your consideration in taking such shift, you are still able to experience the fun working times. If you are working at night, it seems that no one will Continue Reading »
Do you realize that everything in this life has a risk, even your business that has been built through a very careful process. You have to completely understand about the market of your business and also the environment of the area where you built your factory in. You cannot control the nature, you cannot Continue Reading »