Alcohol and Other Drugs and Fitness to Drive Policy
Policy on alcohol, other drugs and medicines and how they affect fitness to drive.
What it proves at audit
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation criteria this document produces evidence for. Check your readiness.
Why operators use it
We use FAT-05 to prevent alcohol, other drugs and medication effects from making people unsafe at work, while supporting early disclosure, respectful response and fair, risk-based controls.
Alcohol, illicit drugs and medicines can affect the capability needed for safe driving, plant operation, loading/unloading, maintenance and warehouse work. But the risk cannot be managed by a slogan, a test alone or a punitive response. A safe system makes it possible for a person to recognise a concern, report it early, avoid safety-sensitive work, obtain a safe way home or work adjustment, and return safely through an appropriate process.
From the companion guide that comes with this document.
Related documents
Procedure for managing fatigue and fitness to drive, configured to your operating rules.
Roster and trip planner that checks planned work fits the hours and rest rules.
Pocket cards for drivers on what to do out of hours and in an emergency.
Workbook that tests whether fatigue and fitness records show the controls actually work.
Driver self-assessment before driving, with the safe response if the answer is yes or unsure.
Procedure for standing a driver down safely and escalating without blame.