4 hours certified training. Random roadside testing for drivers commenced on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2017. The legislation now makes it illegal for motorists to drive while under the influence cannabis, cocaine or heroin.

At the end of this training those attending will have knowledge of:

• Assessing the risks associated with driving in the course of work under the influence of intoxicants ((defined as drugs and alcohol)
• Penalties for breaches of the Road Traffic Acts, including suspension
• Road Traffic Act 2016 – Use of hand held mobile devices while driving

Safety Critical – Driving for Work – managing the risks of intoxicants (defined as drugs and alcohol).

Driving for work involves a risk not only for the driver, but also for fellow workers and members of the public, such as pedestrians and other road users.
Driving for work includes any person who drives on a road as part of their work either in:

A company vehicle: Their own vehicle and receives an allowance from their employer for miles driven. As an employer or self-employed person, you must, by law, manage the risks that may arise when you or your employees drive for work. Although employers cannot directly control roadway conditions they can promote and influence safe driving behaviour amongst their employees.

Human resource managers, health and safety managers and employee assistance professionals

Interest in the topic.

See course website for more details: https://eapinstitute.com/events/safety-critical-driving-for-work-managing-the-risks-of-intoxicants-defined-as-drugs-and-alcohol/

Maurice Quinlan is a frequent contributor to many national and international publications including a report on EAP's in Ireland published in the 3rd Edition of the International Employee Assistance Compendium. He was also one of the selected scholar practitioners to contribute to the publication on the Integration of Employee Assistance, Work Life and Wellness Services by the Hayworth Press.