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DASA Resources
Some of the best resources available on the internet are listed below.
In particular the UK IIDTW study was very thorough in its literature review on drug and alcohol testing and policy issues and is an excellent paper which reviews all aspects of this topic.
For more information on drugs and alcohol in the workplace and for assistance with your drug and alcohol policy and testing please contact DASA as follows:
Dr David Allen MBBS(Hons),DPH,FAFOEM
david allen@qoh.com.au
Phone: 02 98977699 Fax: 02 98977390
Links on drugs and alcohol in the workplace:
Drug and Alcohol "Abuse" and Testing of Workers - Ken Pidd - Flinders University
The Building Trades Group Drug and Alcohol Program
Summary conclusions of the Independent Inquiry into Drug Testing at Work - UK research.
UK drugs and work resources - quite useful.
General Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources - Australian
NHMRC publications on Alcohol, Drugs & Substance Abuse
Newsletters:
Managing alcohol related incidents – How confident are you? Lessons from Halge v Nestle Australia case
Commission Decisions:
Important Decision supporting oral fluid over urine - The Shell AIRC decision..
Groote Eylandt Mining Company Pty Ltd v AMWU, CEPU, LHMU and TWU
Stojanovski v BLUESCOPE STEEL (AIS) PTY LTD
Australian Workers Union, New South Wales v BHP Steel (AIS) Pty Limited [2003] NSWIRComm 461
Gane v Rail Corporation New South Wales (October 2009)
Mulder v BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd (April 2010)
Smith v BHP Billiton Petroleum Pty Ltd (April 2010)
If you want advice or help from DASA staff go to ask a question.

