Company Personnel are expected to maintain the highest professional standards when conducting Company business. The consumption of, or being under the influence of, alcohol during working hours, or the distribution, possession or use of illegal drugs is detrimental to this goal.

Alcohol and substance abuse are clearly a danger to the users, fellow Company Personnel and the general public. Such abuse impairs the health and judgment of the user and is a threat to the safety of others.

The Company is committed to providing an alcohol and drug free environment for all Company Personnel at all locations. Accordingly, all Company Personnel acknowledge that no alcohol is to be consumed or illegal drugs used by Company Personnel during their working hours, including meal breaks.

GUIDELINES

ALCOHOL

Reporting to work or working under the influence of alcohol is prohibited. Unauthorised consumption of alcohol during working hours or on Company premises is prohibited. While it is a personal decision to lawfully use alcohol it is essential that such use does not interfere with the official and safe performance of the individual's duties, nor reduce his or her dependability, nor reflect on the individual or the Company.

DRUGS

The manufacture, distribution, possession, disposition, sale, purchase of, or use of illegal drugs by Company Personnel during working hours is prohibited. An individual may not report to work, or perform work, while under the influence of any illegal drug, or if their judgment, coordination, or performance could reasonably become impaired during work due to the use of an illegal drug or substance.

TESTING

Where there is reasonable suspicion that an individual is under the influence of alcohol or is using illegal drugs during working hours the individual once directed by a Company supervisor will cease work immediately and in these circumstances the Company reserves the right to require the individual to participate in a drug or alcohol test.

The Company may also require the individual to undertake counselling or rehabilitation before a return to work is scheduled. The presence of any detectable or observable amount of alcohol or drugs in an individual is prohibited and any infraction of these rules will result in disciplinary action.

Reasonable suspicion must be based on a reasonable and clearly definable belief that the individual is under the influence of alcohol or is using an illegal drug on the basis of specified, contemporary physical, behavioral, or performance indications of probable alcohol or drug use.

INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE

The Company recognises that drug and alcohol abuse can be successfully treated and is committed to helping Company Personnel who suffer from these problems, while holding them responsible for their own recovery.

The intent of this policy is to offer a helping hand to those who need it. The Company will provide any necessary information to the individual and referral to an appropriate treatment provider in the event that treatment is required.

Personal or other leave may at the Company’s sole and unfettered discretion be made available for any incidental time required off work. Arrangements to take appropriate leave may be made with the individual for any extended periods of time off work, based on the advice of a treatment provider and accompanied by a medical certificate.

Any information regarding an individual's condition will be treated in the strictest of confidence and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth). No referrals will be made or information provided to other parties without the permission of the individual involved.

FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor.

AUTHORISATION
This policy was approved by the Board of Directors on the date shown.