Alcohol consumption has a dangerous effect on employees at work. It affects everyone in the workplace. It can have a significant impact on everyone in the workplace and not just on the person who took the alcohol. This is why having a toolbox talk on alcohol consumption is very important in the workplace.
Why Alcohol Consumption Toolbox?
- Toolbox on alcohol consumption will encourage awareness of what you should know about alcohol in the workplace.
- Knowing about alcohol and its effects can help in having fewer accidents in the workplace and encourage a safe workplace.
- It can lead to a reduction in the negative impacts of alcohol on the lives of the employees.
Why is alcohol a significant risk in the workplace?
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When people work under the influence of alcohol, they tend to make poor decisions because alcohol usually alters their sense of reasoning and promotes poor judgment. It will discourage people from having good problem-solving skills, giving them slower reaction time and increasing people’s errors.
Under various health and safety laws worldwide, the employer is responsible for ensuring the workplace is safe. Employers have a duty of care for workers and everyone exposed to their work activities.
Why not think about alcohol policy?
Some organisation have an alcohol policy. The policy will include helping workers who have problems with alcohol obtain rehabilitation. It is also better to give the workers the correct information on how to manage and help anyone affected by alcohol and the right actions they must take during their jobs. There should be consequences for workers violating the alcohol policy.
Key Summary of the alcohol consumption toolbox talk.
- Do not drink alcohol during work as this may result in danger.
- Avoid hungover and ensure you don’t turn up to work with it.
- Endeavour to help others who may have an alcohol problem.
- Look out for workmates who may have alcohol problems.
- Do not aggravate health risks by taking alcohol.
Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.
