In a sector as high risk as the Steel & Iron industry, these companies need to address the problem of alcohol and substance abuse from all angles, reducing risk and helping to maintain a happy, capable and productive workforce. 

The first priority for any mine is keeping workers who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol off the site. However, to manage and reduce incidents of abuse, a broader understanding of the causes and a holistic strategy to address them, is needed.

When it comes to breathalysers, there are many misconceptions that exist (and persist) about what these tests can and can’t do that have led to the belief that it is possible to beat the breathalyser.

Many companies have now made it the responsibility of the contractor to test their own employees prior to arriving on site.

With the South African economy struggling to grow and many companies tightening their budgets, it is very easy for businesses to fall into the trap of choosing price over quality when making purchase decisions.

ALCO-Safe’s Intelligent Key Management System brings a new solution to the local market – it adds a breathalyser to a sophisticated keysafe

More and more companies are making use of breathalyser testing before admitting anyone onto their premises. For sites that are particularly sensitive to safety, such as mines and factories, alcohol testing is taken quite seriously and not without reason.

Benefits of minimising the risk posed by substance abuse in mining go beyond simple compliance

As occupational health and safety regulations are progressively tightened, it will become necessary for all employers in this sector to re-evaluate their alcohol and drug policies to ensure that they meet the new Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act requirements.

Alcohol and keys don’t pair well. Alcohol is responsible for 60% of fatal accidents and up to 40% of workplace accidents. ALCO-Safe, experts in drug and alcohol testing solutions, and key management solutions company, Traka, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY, are delivering an innovative new solution to market

Curbing the rising drug problem is the responsibility of every organisation, and effective drug testing policies are an essential part in achieving this.

Effective, comprehensive health and safety procedures are not only essential for compliance with the Operational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, they are also important for ensuring productive working environments.