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Managing Intoxicant Misuse in the Workplace training for employees

The HSE recognises its employees as its most valuable resource and is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. The HSE Policy and Procedure for the Management of Intoxicant Misuse provides a framework for early identification and management of intoxicant misuse in the workplace.

This module aims to increase your awareness of the signs and symptoms of intoxicant misuse and provide information on how it is managed in the workplace.

This training is only available to HSE staff.

Who this training is for

This module is mandatory for all employees and offers practical guidance on recognising the signs and symptoms of intoxicant misuse and the supportive practical steps to take. Undertaking this training can contribute to creating a safer workplace.

This module can be accessed on HSeLanD.

Course specification

After completing this module, trainees will be able to:

  • describe the roles and responsibilities relating to policy implementation
  • recognise the signs and effects of potential intoxicant misuse
  • describe the process involved in the management of intoxicant misuse in the workplace
  • recognise the HSE supports available to assist employees in their recovery from intoxicant misuse

Assessment

There is an online assessment.

Duration

30 minutes online.

How to book

Online via www.hseland.ie

Training records

Managers must keep copies of employees' training records on file. This is in line with the HSE National Records Retention Policy. The policy requires managers to keep electronic files for 7 years after an employee's term of service ends.

The OSH training toolkit .provides a template for recording, scheduling and monitoring training requirements.

Contact the Health and Safety helpdesk for more information or advice.

Refresher frequency

This module must be refreshed every 3 years. In some cases refresher training may be required more frequently and this will be identified through the risk assessment or training needs assessment (TNA) process.