The building and construction industry is a high risk workplace and we assist workers and employers make sure everyone is safe and supported on site.
Impairment due to alcohol, other drugs, fatigue and stress don’t mix in a safe workplace.

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TOOLBOX TALK

A brief introduction to alcohol, other drugs and impairment in the workplace. Harm reduction and education to help workers stay safe.

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WORKPLACE TRAINING

Providing education for site workers so they are aware of the support available for those with alcohol, other drug and impairment issues.

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KEEPING WORKERS SAFE

Training and education to ensure workers on site stay safe and healthy and return home at the end of each day.

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Who we are

THE BUILDING TRADES GROUP DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM is an internationally award-winning workplace intervention program that delivers training, communication tools, and policies and guidelines to improve safety on building sites.

What we do

WE HAVE CREATED a training and communications program in conjunction with workers, unions and employers that delivers toolbox talks, educational materials, worker training and Health and Safety Representative training.

This program clarifies the current regulatory requirements, and creates a forum for a conversation on site, so the workers can make informed decisions about their own safety and impairment. We also train all sub-contractors and principal builders, as well as Safety Committee Reps, Union reps and Foremen.

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Lost productivity in the workplace because of alcohol and impairment costs $3.5 BILLION ANNUALLY.

Alcohol related absenteeism is estimated to cost businesses between $437 MILLION AND $1.2 BILLION.

If you’re tendering for government work you must provide TESTING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT to comply.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR BUSINESS?

Building Trades Group Drug & Alcohol Program

1. Health Costs

Excessive alcohol intake, including short episodes of binge drinking and long term heavy drinking, is also a major risk factor for injury, illness and death. Illicit drug use is also a risk factor for health, wellbeing, mental illness and suicide. An impairment-aware workforce is a safer workforce, a more reliable workforce, and delivers better peer support. Filler copy here filler copy hereFiller copy here filler copy hereFiller copy here filler copy herefiller copy herefiller copy here

2. Workplace Costs

Using drugs and alcohol can also adversely affect workplace safety and productivity. This can include an increased risk of incidents, absenteeism and presenteeism. It is estimated that alcohol use contributes to 5% of all workplace deaths. Lost productivity in the workplace because of alcohol costs $3.5 billion annually, with alcohol related absenteeism estimated at between $437 million and $1.2 billion.
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3. Legislation

Recently there has been a change in regulatory requirements on job sites. That means if you’re tendering for government work you are required to achieve relevant code compliance. We can assist with the rapid need for processes, management training and education on site. Further, there needs to be help available for workers who may test positive or identify as being at risk as a result of the training. filler copy hereFiller copy here filler copy herefiller copy

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The Building Trades Group Drug & Alcohol Program is affiliated with the following organisations

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