Drugs and alcohol policy

Objective

To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees of Strathfield Sports by actively eliminating the hazards associated with alcohol and prohibited substance use in the workplace.

To ensure that Strathfield Sports fulfils its obligations under Work Health and Safety legislation and provides a risk-free environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Managers/Supervisors

• Implementing and ensuring compliance with this Policy in the workplace.
• Taking action if they become aware that an employee may not be fit to work safely.
• Providing support as appropriate to employees who may have problems controlling their use of drugs and alcohol.

Employees

• Reporting for rostered shifts free of the influence of drugs and alcohol.
• Carrying out duties free of the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Procedures

• Employees must not report to work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or consume alcohol or illegal drugs whilst on duty (including meal breaks). Some examples of illegal drugs include marijuana, ice, cocaine, speed, ecstasy and heroin. Employees who are unsure if a particular drug, substance or form of medication is illegal must seek the advice of a registered medical practitioner about the matter.
• Employees found consuming alcohol on Club premises before or during work shall be asked to leave the Club immediately.
• Any employee taking legal prescription or non-prescription drugs or medication, that will affect their work performance or the health and safety of them self or others, must notify the General Manager immediately. Employees are responsible for notifying the General Manager

of any side-effects of the drugs or medication so that appropriate precautions can be taken to avoid accidents from occurring or disruption to work.

• Employees wishing to make use of the Club facilities on their rostered days off, or after the completion of their rostered shift, may do so only under the conditions outlined in the Employee Code of Conduct.
• No employee is permitted to be in possession of illegal substance or materials on Club property.
• No employee is to partake in the sale. Purchase or trafficking of any illegal substance or materials whilst on the premises of Strathfield Sports.
• Any staff member who has problems with alcohol consumption or prohibited substance abuse is advised to contact their direct Senior Management, at which point assistance can be offered.
• Where the Club suspect an employee may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the workplace, the Club may direct an employee to a nominated treating doctor for appropriate testing.

Breach of Policy

Strathfield Sports Club has an obligation to consistently apply and enforce this policy. Employee must understand and comply with this policy.

Any employee who breaches this policy shall be subject to counselling, training, and/or disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees of Strathfield Sports Club.