We are taking a broader, more holistic approach to workplace impairment as a safety issue.
Previously, MIT and Unitec’s policies in this area solely focused on kaimahi under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
“As part of our transition away from Te Pūkenga, we are looking at which policies, procedures and guidelines we will take into the future,” says Regional Wellbeing & Safety Lead, Jo Adlam.
“Two of these are in the area of workplace impairment. Continuing the national network’s guideline in Tāmaki brings us into line with the current approach used by WorkSafe and backed by research conducted in Australia and Canada.”
The new guideline on impairment takes into account a wider range of potential factors in impairment than previously, including: anxiety, illness, menopause, sleep loss and more.
You can view the workplace impairment guideline HERE
Our drug testing guidelines explain the correct principles, process and practices for establishing whether a kaimahi is at risk of impairment due to intoxication and / or whether it was a factor in a workplace accident or near miss.
The guidelines also apply to situations where kaimahi and ākonga need to be drugs tested as a condition of recruitment, employment, enrolment, as well as continuation of employment or study.
You can view the drug testing guidelines HERE
If you have any questions or require further information on either of these policies, please email Jo.Adlam@tepukenga.ac.nz