Drugs & Alcohol - Safety Talk

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© PA Services Group - SMARTsafe 2013 Document Number: ST068
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Drugs & Alcohol
SAFETY AWARENESS KEPT SIMPLE
SMARTsafe Safety Talks – ST068
This pack contains:
• 8 - Page Talk Text
• 8 - OHP Presentation Slide Pack
Using the talks (Extract “How to Present Safety Talks”):
Plan which topic you want to discuss with your team.
Read through the script before you hold the meeting to
familiarise yourself with the material.
Start the talk with a comment that makes the topic relevant to
the team. For example, if you have seen a number of people
using ladders incorrectly, use this as your opening comment.
Follow the script but don’t read straight from the page. The
script is only a prompt and it will sound better if you use your
own words.
Ask the questions as they appear in the script. It is important
you do this because they are a lead in to the next section of
your talk.
Give the team enough time to answer the questions. Safety
talks can be boring for the team if you are the only one talking.
Hand out the information sheets as they appear in the script.
Don’t hand out all the information sheets at the start of the talk
otherwise there is a temptation for the team to read ahead and
not listen to the points you are making.
Collect the information sheets at the end of the talk so they
can be used again.
Safety Talk Mini - Delivery Pack
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The full Safety Talk pack contains MS Office
Editable documents :
• 8 - Page Talk Text
• 8 - OHP Presentation Slide Pack
• 16 - A5 talk Handout Sheets
• Assessment and Assessment Answers Sheet
• Employee Attendance Register
• A “How to Present Safety Talks Guide”

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ALCOHOL
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world. It is considered to be a drug because it changes the
way you think and feel.
Alcohol is a depressant because it slows down the brain and the nervous system.
The Effects of Alcohol
“How do you think alcohol might affect the human body?”
Hand out sheet 1 – The effects of alcohol
In small amounts alcohol makes you feel:
relaxed; and
less inhibited.
In larger amounts the use of alcohol can result in:
movements becoming clumsy;
reflexes slowing down;
eyes not focusing clearly;
speech becoming slurred;
aggressive behavior and
difficulty in making sound judgments.
Drinking heavily over a short period of time can result in:
nausea;
vomiting and dizziness;
accidents; and
alcohol poisoning.
Despite the above effects it is possible to drink alcohol at low-risk levels. These levels are however, only
a guideline because many factors influence the body’s reactions to alcohol including, age, weight and
gender.
International drinking guidelines recommend drinking limits the limit varies from country to country
however, a basic guideline is for men and women is no more than 2 standard drinks a day.
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Sometimes users experience a residual ‘hangover’ which may last for 2 to 26 hours.
Increased doses and extended use of amphetamines can result in:
sweating;
headaches;
pale skin;
restlessness;
dizziness;
feelings of being powerful or superior;
shaking;
repetitive movement;
irregular breathing;
very rapid irregular heartbeat; and
some users becoming hostile or aggressive.
Still higher doses can result in psychosis, which involves a serious break with reality, hallucinations and
delusions.
Residual Amounts of Amphetamines
Amphetamines can be retained within the body for approximately two to four days after they are taken.
However, this may vary depending upon the individual user, the drug and how it is taken.
HEROIN
Heroin is manufactured from morphine or codeine, which are the chemicals in the juice from the head of
the opium poppy. Heroin is a more addictive and stronger drug than morphine and codeine.
Heroin is a depressant, which means it suppresses the activity of the central nervous system.
The Effects of Heroin
“How do you think heroin might effect the human body?”
Hand out sheet 4 – The effects of heroin
A small dose of heroin can result in:
a feeling of well-being;
relief of pain;
shallow breathing;
nausea and vomiting;
constipation;
sleepiness; and
loss of balance, coordination and concentration.

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SUMMARY
Hand out sheet 8 – Summary
Substances such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines and heroin all have significant and relatively long
lasting effects on the human body.
These effects are often still present during work hours, placing both the user and his or her co-workers at
risk.
Prescription drugs obtained through pharmacies and other outlets can also have an adverse effect on
the individual in the workplace.
The effect of combining different types of drugs and alcoholic substances is unpredictable and can have
adverse effects on the individual.
Personnel must abide by the company Drug and Alcohol Policy at all times.
FURTHER REFERENCES FOR THE SUPERVISOR
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drugs
http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts.html
http://www.icap.org/table/Internationaldrinkingguidelines

Drugs & Alcohol – ST068 © PA Services Group - SMARTsafe 2013
Large amounts of alcohol can
result in:
• clumsiness;
• slow reflexes;
• eyes not focusing clearly
• slurred speech; and
• difficulty in making decisions.
Drinking heavily over short
periods of time can result in:
• nausea;
• vomiting and dizziness;
• accidents; and
• alcohol poisoning.
Small amounts of
alcohol can make you:
• relaxed; and
• less inhibited
Sheet 1 – The Effect of Alcohol

A larger dose of heroin can result in:
• very depressed breathing
• pupils narrowing to pin points;
• skin being cold to touch; and
• inducing a coma.
A small dose of heroin can
result in:
• a feeling of well-being;
• relief from pain;
• shallow breathing;
• nausea and vomiting;
• constipation;
• sleepiness; and
• loss of balance, coordination
and concentration.
Impure Street Heroin can Cause DEATH.
Sheet 4 – The Effects of Heroin

A typical Drug and Alcohol Policy includes the following
Key Points:
• Do not attend work if you are under the influence of any
drugs or alcohol.
• Anyone suspected of being under the influence of drugs or
alcohol will be removed from site.
• Inform your Supervisor if you are taking prescription
medication
• First and second incidents will constitute counseling and
warnings.
• The third incident will result in termination of employment
• Unauthorised drugs and alcohol will be confiscated if found
on site, and could result in termination of employment.
• Random drug and alcohol testing may be carried out.
Counseling is available if you believe you have a problem.
Sheet 7 – Drug and Alcohol Policy

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