Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear and consistent framework for addressing the risks to health and safety in the workplace associated with the inappropriate use of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Council’s aims are to:

1. protect employee health and welfare,

2. prevent drug and alcohol-related incidents,

3. foster a safe workplace environment,

4. encourage safe and positive behaviours; and

5. provide support to employees dealing with drug and alcohol dependency