SOP 42 Fitness For Work

Question 1

What does being fit for work mean?

Answer 1

Adequately rested between shifts
Emotionally fit to work
Medically fit to work
Not affected by drugs and/or alcohol 
Not too tired to operate equipment safely

Question 2

What is the blood alcohol limit (BAC) allowed on site?

Answer 2

0.00%

Question 3

What action should you take if you think you may be above the legal alcohol limit at the start of shift?

Answer 3

Self test at the camp

Self test at the kiosk beside the turnstiles before entry to site

Question 4

What actions are to be taken if you fail an alcohol self-test?

Answer 4

Notify your supervisor that you are unfit for duty and cannot commence work
Wait to be retested under supervision within 1 hour
If you fail the second test with a reading of 0.05 or higher you will be transported back to camp

Question 5

If you take prescription medication do you need to notify the site safety and health department prior to returning to site?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

When is drug testing carried out on-site?

Answer 6

Randomly before or during a shift
After an incident
Challenge testing on suspicion of a worker being affected by drugs
Voluntary self testing before entering site/being selected for testing

Question 7

The maximum rostered shift length in a 24hr period is?

Answer 7

14 hours

Question 8

What are the requirements should you need to work more the the maximum shift length?

Answer 8

Complete a personal risk assessment with controls to be implemented
Seek approval from the SSE
If approved, a minimum 12hr break must be taken

Question 9

How many consecutive day shifts can you work with out SSE approval?

Answer 9

9

Question 10

How many consecutive night shifts can you work without SSE approval?

Answer 10

8

Question 11

What are the maximum accumulated hours you can work over a 28 day period with out approval from the SSE?

Answer 11

240

Question 12

What is the minimum break in a 24 hour period?

Answer 12

10hr

Question 13

Should you raise your concern with your supervisor if you are concerned that yourself or a coworker may be physically or psychologically affected?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

What services does the Employee Assistance Program offer that are complementary, independent and professional?

Answer 14

Confidential assistance in the area of physical or psychological impairment
Further education
Is available to employees and their families