Drug Policy Development

The RISK Coordinator can assist you in preparing a workplace alcohol policy. This may require a few meetings. Management support is essential to this endeavor as part of a comprehensive workplace wellness program.

The following publications may help get you started. The Drug & Alcohol Information Package is a basic "how-to" for developing a drug & alcohol policy. The other two documents are samples of policies you may wish to adapt to your needs. ·

Presentations / Displays

We have a large number of fact sheets, reports and booklets on a variety of topics related to substance abuse (impaired driving, policy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, best practices, etc.). We also have a few videos which can be loaned out for lunch & learn events. RISK can prepare displays and do short presentation to staff in workplaces. We have some ready-made displays which can be borrowed for special events. We may also be able to customize a display for your needs using posters we have available. Some of these displays are more appropriate with a corresponding presentation.

Ready-made displays include:

  • Low-Risk Drinking Practices - Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Party Safe - Party Smart
  • The Consequences of Drug Use
  • The Consequences of Alcohol Use
  • The Drinking Clock
  • Drug Board (simulated)

Upon request, we can prepare a presentation to suit your needs.

Suggested topics include:

  • Low-Risk Drinking Practices - Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Alcohol liability & policy development
  • Demonstration using Fatal Vision Goggles. These specially designed glasses that simulate the physical effects of being impaired by drugs or alcohol. Participants put them on and are required to complete several simple physical tasks. Please contact the RISK Coordinator for any of the above.

Workplace Wellness & Annual Conference

In conjunction with the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, RISK sponsors an annual Workplace Wellness conference. RISK is also a contributor to the listserv which services a large number of workplaces in Muskoka and Parry Sound. For more information on the Workplace Wellness program, please visit the Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit.
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