Workplace safetyOutcomes Curriculum
Drug and alcohol policy
This training course helps workers and leaders understand their responsibilities under Australian workplace drug and alcohol policies.
Self-paced online moduleSCORM, Rise 360 or hostedScenario-basedCertificate of completionLegislation mapping included
Built for
Who this course is for
Whether you're learning solo or rolling training out across a whole team, the course fits.
All employees
The foundations everyone needs to work safely and respectfully.
People leaders & managers
Modelling behaviour, spotting risk early and responding well.
HR and people & culture
Policies, procedures and prevention in practice.
Small businesses without a compliance team
Practical, ready-to-run training that meets the obligation.
What your team will learn
Understand the importance of workplace drug and alcohol policies.
Recognise the safety, legal, and performance risks related to substance use.
Identify how drugs and alcohol can affect fitness for work.
Follow company policy and procedures related to testing and reporting.
Respond appropriately to concerns about substance misuse.
Support a culture of safety, responsibility, and care in the workplace.
Inside the course
The link between safety, fitness for work, and policy compliance.
Organisational duty of care and risk management.
Impact of impairment on safety-critical roles and team wellbeing.
Common physical and mental effects of alcohol and drugs.
How substance use impairs memory, judgement, and behaviour.
Visible signs and how they affect team dynamics and productivity.
Scenario example: recognising potential signs in a colleague.
The importance of self-awareness and early intervention.
When and how to raise concerns respectfully.
Using support services (e.g. EAP) and organisational procedures.
Psychological safety and non-judgemental reporting.
Organisational consequences: safety incidents, legal risk, cultural impact.
Individual consequences: disciplinary action, reputational damage.
The importance of knowing and following your company’s policy.
Overview of relevant laws.
Employer obligations and employee responsibilities under legislation.
Confidentiality, fairness, and duty of care.
Summary of key takeaways across all lessons.
Reinforcement of the shared responsibility for a safe, healthy workplace.
Encouragement to seek support if needed and uphold organisational standards.
Make it yours.
Your policies, your scenarios, your branding — three customisation levels, from logo and terminology to fully tailored media and role-based learning paths. Typical turnaround: 5–15 business days.
We are educators, not legal advisors. Our modules help your organisation meet its obligations; they are not legal advice on breaches or incidents. Legislation may apply differently across industries — modules are reviewed by experts in WHS, HR, privacy and psychological safety and updated when national legislation changes.
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Quoted per teamDrug and alcohol policy