Dear Member,

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) has advised the HSU of a proposed change to the AWH Alcohol and Other Drugs Procedure.

Within the AWH Alcohol and Other Drugs Procedure, a breath-test will be considered positive if the test result is greater than 0.05% BAC. If a result greater than 0.05% BAC is returned the test is to be readministered (the second testing) 15 minutes after the initial test.

AWH proposes to reduce the BAC level from the current limit of 0.05% to 0.00% for all employees to be considered fit for work.

You can view the correspondence at the below links: 

• Worker Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Procedure – Change Impact Statement
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Procedure – Tracked Changes

 What do you think?

It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you?

Please send your feedback to [E-Mail not displayed] by 8 September 2024 with the subject AWH Alcohol Policy BAC proposed change.

 Your union at work

Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join. 

New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.