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Compulsory drug and alcohol testing to be introduced on building sites



New drug and alcohol tests for building sites


In an attempt to improve workplace safety standards on construction sites, the Federal Government has announced plans to introduce compulsory drug and alcohol testing on building sites.
Mr Abetz on Friday introduced amendments to the Building Code to improve workplace safety standards on construction sites.


 Fair Work Building and Construction will be responsible for auditing contractors to ensure they have a fitness for work policy in place within 28 days.

"It is essential that workers on construction sites do not present a risk to themselves, their co-workers, and the public by having drugs and alcohol in their systems," Senator Abetz said.

"Safety is a paramount consideration on construction sites. It is simply an unacceptable risk to the health and safety of employees and the public to have workers affected by drugs or alcohol on construction sites."


For further information and to access the article as published in the Sydney Morning Herald, click here.

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