Toolbox Talk: Drugs, Alcohol and Workplace Risk
Drugs or alcohol factor in as many as one-in-ten workplace deaths, and one-in-four reportable workplace accidents. And, misuse of these substances is growing across Australian workplaces. This toolbox talk is flexible to fit in with operational time restrictions and perfect for a morning pre-start or briefing.
- WHS Compliant
- Certificate Included
- Lived Experience Trainers
- Customisable Content
Key Content
- Communication of Company Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Overview of employee and employer obligations under the Policy
- Economic and social impact of substance misuse on Australian society
- Overview of commonly misused legal and illicit drugs
- How these substances impair work performance and judgement, and increase risk to affected individuals, as well as increasing risk to the health, safety and welfare of co-workers
- Health and wellbeing impacts of drugs, smoking and alcohol misuse
- Dangers, prevalence and potency of common illicit and legal drugs and their health and wellbeing impacts on the body and vital organs
- What it means to present “fit for work”
- Fostering a supportive “speak up” culture, getting help and advice
Workplace Benefits
- Get the conversation going at your workplace about fitness for work and substance-related risks
- Provide positive strategies for managing hazard and risk
- Guard against negative behaviours associated with misuse of drugs and alcohol
- Reinforce understanding of workplace policies and procedures
This training is for all at the workplace. The Toolbox Talk format is ideal for regular refresher training, safety stand-downs, or as part of your ongoing workplace health and safety program. Materials can be co-branded with your organisation's logo. Supporting publication: A Handbook of Alcohol, Drugs, and Workplace Risk.
Pricing Tailored to Your Needs
Every organisation is different. We'll work with you to build a training proposal based on your specific requirements.
- Group size & format
- Industry customisation
- Delivery schedule
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toolbox Talk: Drugs, Alcohol and Workplace Risk. Need something else? Get in touch.
A short, focused workplace session — typically 15–30 minutes — designed to fit into a regular team huddle, toolbox meeting, or tea break. It introduces a single AOD or mental-health topic in a tight, practical format that doesn't require pulling staff off the tools for hours.
15–30 minutes per topic. Sessions are scoped tightly so they fit a normal toolbox meeting slot.
On-site at your workplace — often in a smoko room, site shed, or warehouse floor — or via short online webinar for remote teams.
No. They are a supplement: a way to keep AOD and mental-health awareness front-of-mind in between full training sessions, or to introduce a single high-priority topic without booking a full workshop.
Quoted on request based on topic, duration, and the number of sessions in a series. Many organisations book a quarterly series rather than one-offs.
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