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Sladen Snippet - Head Contractors must have a “Fitness for Work” Policy by 16 October 2015

The Workplace Relations Management Plan (WRMP) requirements under the Building Code 2013 (Code) have been amended to include a requirement that principal contractors have a fitness for work policy to manage alcohol and other drugs in the workplace.

Amongst other things, the policy must include:

  • detection methods;
  • substances tested;
  • a requirement for frequent and periodic random testing of the workforce; and
  • an outline of how workers affected by drugs and alcohol will be counselled, assisted and disciplined.
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