Is this a drug and alcohol policy?

No. It is a seasonal checklist. It points back to your own fit-for-duty or drug and alcohol policy, which sets the rules for testing and return to work.

Does it cover my province?

It is general guidance for any Canadian workplace. Your own policy and provincial law set the rules for your workplace.

It is a print-ready PDF. Print it, write who owns each check and tick it off as it is done.

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Holiday Season Fit-for-Work Checklist

For employers and supervisors: brief crews before the season, plan the work party, and know what to do when a worker shows up unfit.

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Holiday Season Fit-for-Work Checklist

For employers and supervisors: brief crews before the season, plan the work party, and know what to do when a worker shows up unfit.

Before the season, the work party, back at work: four ruled checklists
What a supervisor does when a worker appears impaired
Signs of impairment panel to post or brief from

What's inside

2 pages, ready to print

Who it's for: Employers and supervisors getting crews from mid-November to the new year, from the work party to the first shift back.

1Page 1: before the season (seven checks) and work parties and events (ten checks), each with Who and Done columns
2Page 2: back at work, what to do right away if a worker appears impaired, the signs of impairment, and a notes box

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Questions about this download

Is this a drug and alcohol policy?: No. It is a seasonal checklist. It points back to your own fit-for-duty or drug and alcohol policy, which sets the rules for testing and return to work.
Does it cover my province?: It is general guidance for any Canadian workplace. Your own policy and provincial law set the rules for your workplace.
Is it editable?: It is a print-ready PDF. Print it, write who owns each check and tick it off as it is done.

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Editable Canada best-practice policies for fit for duty and drug and alcohol, ready to sign and post, plus online training for workers and supervisors.

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