What action should a rail transport operator take to ensure that its rail safety workers (including labour hire workers and contractors) are not under the influence of alcohol or any other drug?
Section 19 of the Rail Safety Act 2008 requires a rail transport operator to have a drug and alcohol management program. Clause 13 of the Regulation makes it an offence for a rail safety worker to carry out rail safety work while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. A rail transport operator should have a drug and alcohol management program in place that monitors and controls the safety related hazards posed by alcohol and other drugs. Under clause 5 of the Regulation, the drug and alcohol management program must include the following: • guidelines and provision for training for managers and supervisors as to how to deal with rail safety workers whose work is or may be affected by the use of alcohol or other drugs • confidentiality requirements and protocols for personal information obtained from rail safety workers during counselling, treatment or rehabilitation • measures in accordance with clause 7 of the Regulation relating to the obligations of rail transport operator
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