Substance misuse in the workplace can lead to accidents, legal issues, and lost productivity. At Objective Health, we provide specialist drug and alcohol training to help businesses recognise, prevent, and manage substance misuse effectively.
Our courses cover policy development, testing procedures, legal compliance, and staff awareness, ensuring your team is prepared to handle workplace substance issues responsibly. Whether you need basic awareness training or advanced testing certification, our expert-led programs are designed to fit your industry’s specific needs.
Drug & Alcohol Training
Introduction
One day training module giving a high-level overview of key components such as:
drug types and evidence of misuse
testing equipment
policy
legislation
test planning, methods and procedures
handling results
Gives valuable core knowledge and indicators as to where greater knowledge may be needed.
Awareness
One day training module suitable for all company staff levels, covering:
types of drugs
the laws on drugs and alcohol
physical, psychological, social and vocational effects of misuse
indentifying indicators of misuse
Staff Engagement and Support
Half day training module covering methods of involving staff throughout a substance misuse programme and supporting affected employees:
engagement methods and timelines
health promotion campaigns
literature and information dissemination
EAPs
support programmes and mechanisms
Collection Officer (Tester) Training
One day module detailing methods and procedures needed by all appointed Collection Officers such as:
policy interpretation and implementation
legislation and potential company offences
test mediums and procedures
collection procedures and Chain of Custody
equipment training (if required)
Policy
Two day module covering all aspects of creating and implementing a robust policy including:
reasons for a policy
legislation
staff communication and consultation
policy writing, wording, trigger limits and key terms
implementation and enforcement
monitoring and reviewing your policy
Paraphernalia, Discovery and Handling
Half day module covering what to do on discovery of possible drugs or drug-taking equipment, including:
recognising drugs and drug-taking equipment
safety and appropriate actions on discovery
health risks associated with drugs and drug-taking equipment
handling and disposing of suspected drugs or drug-taking equipment
current drug user trends and behaviour patterns
procedures for reporting discoveries
Bespoke Training
We can provide bespoke training based on your exact requirements, considering such factors as:
training time available
budget size
audience
areas of concern within the business
specific drug or alcohol issues
