DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Flashcards
Who does the FGW Alcohol and Drugs policy apply to?
[3]
all few staff
contractors
anyone working on fgw property
What publications are you issued with that explain the policy on alcohol and drugs?
[2]
Drugs and alcohol policy
Appendix to the rule book
Give 5 examples of illegal drugs and state the implications of carrying or using them on railway property?
[6]
cocaine, heroine, meth, marajawana, m-cat
prosecuted by police and termination of employment
Give 5 examples of prescribed drugs or over the counter medication that can affect your performance as a driver?
[5]
paracetamol pain killers
flu tablets sleeping pills
ibruphen
What is the railway alcohol lint in the blood under the policy?
[1]
29 milligrams
Why is the policy more restrictive than the law for driving a car?
[2]
passenger safety
health and safety act 1992
How many units of alcohol in a normal pint of beer/
[1]
1.7
How many units of alcohol in a strong pint of beer?
[1]
2.3
How many units in a bottle of smirnoff ice or bacardi breezer?
[1]
1.1
At approximately what rate does the body process alcohol? can you speed up this process?
[2]
1 unit per hour
you can not speed up the process
List four ways that you can breach the alcohol and drugs policy?
[4]
report for duty under the influence of alcohol
drugs
not declaring any medication
drinking within 12 hours of your shift
On what five occasions can you be tested under the alcohol and drugs policy?
[5]
random testing reported by a colleague
if you had an incident signs of impairment
smell of alcohol
Who can you seek assistance from in respect of the policy if you think you are developing a habit?
[2]
line manager
validium
What are the signs, symptoms and evidence that there maybe a misuse of drugs and alcohol?
[7]
unsteady on feet impaired judgement
slurred speech vomiting
erratic behaviour erratic speech
regularly not showing up for work
