Drug & Alcohol Awareness
This course explains how alcohol, illegal drugs and some prescribed or over-the-counter medicines can affect safety and performance at work, including 'morning after' impairment. You will learn the key UK laws and how workplace policies and testing usually work, how to spot possible signs of a problem, and how to support a colleague and find confidential help.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain how alcohol, drugs and some medicines can affect safety and performance at work
- ✓Describe the main UK laws relevant to drugs and alcohol in the workplace
- ✓Outline how workplace drug and alcohol policies and testing usually operate
- ✓Recognise the risks of 'morning after' impairment and drowsy medicines
- ✓Spot possible signs that a colleague may be struggling and respond supportively
- ✓Identify sources of confidential help and support
Course contents
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Module 1: Effects on safety and performance
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The law and your responsibilities
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Policies, testing and medicines
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Spotting signs and getting help
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate