Management of alcohol and drugs in mines: A handbook for the earth resources industry

What it contains

Drug and alcohol misuse in the earth resources industry is a well-recognised issue. This handbook outlines how employers can help manage the health and safety risks associated with drugs and alcohol use. It explains how employers can:

• develop a workplace management strategy
• meet their legal duties and obligations
• consult with employees to manage these risks
• conduct a risk assessment of workplace factors associated with alcohol consumption and drug use
• address these risks through control measures
• document the risk assessment and control measures in the mine’s health and safety management plan

The document also advises employees how to:

• help to develop a workplace management strategy
• meet their legal duties and obligations
• recognise the workplace health and safety risks of drug and alcohol consumption
• understand all related factors contributing to these risks
• help to develop a workplace alcohol and drugs management plan and procedures
• manage non-work activities so they don’t arrive at work affected by drugs or alcohol

At the end of the document, there is:

• a list of definitions for terms used in this document
• a list of organisations you can contact for more information
• a list of relevant references and further reading