Alcohol and drugs

    With the right policy in place, you can help prevent problems with alcohol and drugs abuse in the workplace. The illicit use of drugs and alcohol can have a substantial impact not only on the employee in question but also on co-workers, the entire organisation, and society. By clearly outlining the associated risks, you can develop effective prevention measures and establish clear agreements with all your workers.

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    Why?

    Alcohol and drug abuse poses a number of risks on the safety and health of workers. Not only does it produce an adverse effect in terms of output and performance, it also impacts their interaction with colleagues and increases overall absenteeism rates. In addition, alcohol and drug abuse increases the risk of accidents and conflicts.

    The training course on alcohol and drugs in the workplace provides a basic framework for gaining insight into the hazards associated with the use of alcohol and drugs.

    What do you learn?

    The training course on alcohol and drugs in the workplace provides a basic framework for gaining insight into the hazards associated with the use of alcohol and drugs. Direct supervisors are also taught how to deal with workers who display problematic behaviour due to alcohol or drug abuse

    • Raise awareness among workers about the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs in the workplace.

    • Promote greater awareness among managers and supervisors about the associated risks and provide them with the tools and resources to intervene in a timely manner when there are signs of potential alcohol or drug abuse.

    This interactive training course covers the following issues:

    • Definition: When does the use of alcohol or drugs become problematic? What are the causes, symptoms and effects?

    • During the course, participants take a closer look at the organisation’s internal policy on alcohol and drugs. The session may include practical exercises for managers and supervisors on how to discuss alcohol or drug abuse with affected employees.

    Duration: ½ day

    Course type:

    • In-company training for groups of minimum 5 and maximum 18 people.

    • Open training for groups of 8 to 18 participants.

    Result?

    • Participants are able to recognise signs of potential alcohol or drug abuse much sooner

    • Participants learn how to support affected employees in a structured manner

    Price

    The prices depends on how you follow the training.

    If your organisation is affiliated with Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ESPPW) and you have prevention units, you can pay with these as long as your balance is sufficient. Being certified by government departments and sector funds we qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options.

    Subsidies

    We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.

    • SME Portfolio (in Flanders). Use these certification numbers in your request:

      • members of Mensura External Department for Prevention for Prevention and Protection: Mensura EDPB - DV.O105072

      • non-members: Mensura CONSULT - DV.O101943

    • Training vouchers

    • Sector fund

      • Alimento

      • Constructiv

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