Download and print the Staff Training programme sheet for distribution.

Contact Sue Nolan to inquire about workshop schedules or to register, or phone 021 877-606

General Training: All Staff

Unrestricted Attendance / Workshops 1.5 hours

Topics include:

1. Drugs & Alcohol in New Zealand

  • Alcohol misuse & abuse
    • Defining a standard drink
    • Beer, wine, spirits, pre-mixes
  • Drugs available
    • Illicit, restricted, synthetics, Party drugs
    • Medications (prescription & non-prescribed)
  • Recent trends in alcohol & drug abuse

2. Effects of Substance Abuse on the Mind & Body

  • Drug categories & effects
    • Depressants
    • Stimulants
    • Hallucinogenics
    • Anabolic Steroids
  • Metabolising alcohol
    • How much, how fast?
  • Adverse effects on
    • Personal lives
    • Workplace safety
    • Society
  • Use / Misuse / Abuse / Addiction

3. Workplace Drug & Alcohol Policy & Procedures

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 2015
  • Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Programme
    • Policies & procedures
    • Training for managers & staff
    • Testing to international standards
    • Rehabilitation
  • When can you be tested?
  • What substances are tested for?
  • What if you refuse?
  • What if you test positive?
  • How can you access rehabilitation?

4. The Drug & Alcohol Testing Process

  • Breathalyser Testing for Alcohol
  • Urine drug testing to AS / NZS 4308:2008, or
  • Oral fluid drug testing: AS/NZS 4760:2019
    • Informed consent
    • Collecting specimens: NZQA qualified collectors
    • Screening: NZQA qualifications or laboratory
    • Confirmation: accredited laboratory
    • Expanded panel testing: accredited lab
    • Cut-off concentrations for each drug
    • Diluents, adulterants, tampering, substitution
    • Interpretations
    • Options for retest
  • Detection periods following drug & alcohol use