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Alcohol and drugs awareness training

Alcohol and drugs awareness training

Substance use can affect safety, health and functioning in the workplace. VeiligheidsDienstenCentrum helps organizations to address this topic carefully, respectfully and practically.

Awareness

Discuss how alcohol, drugs and medication can raise concerns in relation to work within your organization.

Discuss signs carefully

Learn how to raise concerns about functioning carefully, without treating signs as a diagnosis.

Conversation and support

Practice a respectful conversation and discuss what support or internal route may be appropriate.

Agreements and policy

Link the training to existing organizational agreements, managers, HR and your broader safety approach.

A careful approach in the workplace

The training focuses on awareness, communication and linking concerns to the right internal agreements and support.

  • Discuss substance use in relation to safety and functioning
  • Notice signs without making hasty judgments
  • Hold a respectful conversation when there are concerns
  • Explore the role of managers, HR and support
  • Connect the training with organizational agreements and the RI&E

For managers, HR and teams

The training can be tailored to the roles within your organization that help support conversations, guidance or a safe working environment.

Not a diagnosis, but a conversation

The focus is on carefully noticing signs and making them a subject of discussion. Medical interpretation, personal data and any tests always require an appropriate and lawful approach.

Discuss the training for your organization

Tell us which roles will participate, what questions are present and how this topic plays out within your organization. We are happy to discuss which format is appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this training intended for?

For organizations that want to strengthen awareness, careful communication and suitable internal arrangements regarding alcohol, drugs and work.

Does the training cover administering tests?

The content focuses on awareness, noticing signs and communication. Questions about tests and personal data require a separate, lawful assessment within your organization.

Can the training be aligned with our existing policy?

Yes. Indicate in your request which agreements, procedures or questions already exist within your organization.