March 2022

Alcohol intoxication at work is a long-standing management issue. In high-risk industries, alcohol impairment is one of the top reasons for workplace accidents. Moreover, workers under the influence of alcohol can have impaired senses that be safety hazards. Unfortunately, alcohol at work is also prevalent across all sectors of New Zealand. For this reason, employers […]

Employees showing signs of impairments such as bloodshot eyes, alcohol breath, and uncoordinated movements pose safety risks in the workplace. As a result, more employers effectively introduce drug and alcohol policies to manage hazard risks. Can an employer require a blood test to check for drugs and alcohol? An employer may request for drug or

Hiring the right person for the job is vital to an organisation’s success. Apart from the skills and knowledge the new hire would bring, their behaviour and health are also necessary. Employers need to know if the job candidate meets the specific requirements to perform the tasks well. One of the prerequisites in the screening

Alcohol contributes to 30% of fatal crashes in New Zealand annually. New Zealand has a legal limit of 0.05% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for adults (20 years old & older) and zero for those under 20 years old. The alcohol limits in NZ aim to reduce road accidents and injuries. The BAC is the amount