Business & Management
Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the risks associated with alcohol and other drugs in the workplace and how substance use can affect safety, behaviour and work performance.
The course explores the potential effects of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medicines and other substances, as well as the responsibilities of employees in maintaining their fitness for work. Learners will consider how to recognise potential concerns, respond appropriately and follow organisational policies and procedures relating to alcohol and other drugs.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees at all levels.
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
- Employees working in safety-critical or higher-risk environments.
- Employees who operate vehicles, machinery or work equipment.
- HR and people management personnel.
- Anyone requiring an understanding of alcohol and other drug-related risks in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
- The potential effects of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace.
- How alcohol and drugs can affect judgement, coordination and reaction times.
- How substance use can affect behaviour, concentration and work performance.
- The potential effects of prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
- Risks associated with combining different substances.
- The relationship between substance use and workplace health and safety.
- Risks associated with undertaking safety-critical activities while impaired.
- Recognising possible signs that an individual may be affected by alcohol or other drugs.
- Understanding that signs and behaviours may have causes unrelated to substance use.
- Individual responsibilities for maintaining fitness for work.
- The potential impact of substance use on colleagues, customers and the organisation.
- Understanding organisational alcohol and drug policies and procedures.
- Responding appropriately where there are concerns about fitness for work.
- Reporting or escalating concerns through appropriate workplace channels.
- Maintaining appropriate privacy and confidentiality.
- Recognising when professional assistance or workplace support may be appropriate.
- Contributing to a safe and responsible workplace environment.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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