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CRICOS No. 00213J

Preventing workplace AOD impairment: using theory and evidence to inform programme implementation. Tamzyn Davey , Rod McClure, Jeremy Davey, James Freeman Safety 2010 World Conference, Thursday 23 rd September, 11:30am, Westminster Suite . CRICOS No. 00213J. Definitions.

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CRICOS No. 00213J

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  1. Preventing workplace AOD impairment: using theory and evidence to inform programme implementation Tamzyn Davey, Rod McClure, Jeremy Davey, James Freeman Safety 2010 World Conference, Thursday 23rd September, 11:30am, Westminster Suite CRICOS No. 00213J

  2. Definitions • AODs = alcohol and/or other illicit drugs (marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, & heroin) • Workplace AOD impairment= using alcohol and or other illicit drugs before or during work (includes ‘hangover’ at work)

  3. Outline • Context – PhD research programme • Background – workplace impairment • Findings • Utility of Theory of Planned Behaviour • Relationship between employee AOD use and workplace impairment • Implications for workplace policy and programmes

  4. Background & Context • AODs problem in workplace because affects coordination & judgement - injury/property damage • Australian industries obligated under OHS legislation to ensure workers’ safety - implementation workplace AOD policies to avoid culpabilities for AOD-related injury/death • PhD research programme • Evaluating process and impact of workplace AOD policy in state-wide industry in Australia, to reduce impairment and prevent injury

  5. Findings • Participants: 1163 employees (98% response rate) from 12 sites across Queensland, Australia • Data: survey pre-AOD policy implementation eliciting employee: • Demographics • Knowledge • Behavioural Intentions • Deterrence • AOD use • Self-reported behaviour

  6. Findings – Behavioural Intentions and Behaviour • Theory of Planned Behaviour (TpB) Attitudes Subjective Norms Intentions Behaviour Perceived Behavioural Control

  7. Utility of the TpB in this context Table: The predictors of behavioural intentions Table: Predicting behaviour

  8. Table. Coming to work impaired by AODs, and alcohol use (males)

  9. Table. Coming to work impaired by AODs, and cannabis use

  10. Interpretation • Not surprising: high levels of drinking or using drugs (esp dependency) would mean coming to work impaired, more likely • But, contrary to literature on workplace AOD impairment

  11. Implications • TpB • Understanding mechanism by which behaviour change occurs in context of workplace AOD impairment • Targeting TpB constructs may improve impact of workplace programmes in reducing AOD impairment • AOD use • Reducing general levels of drinking & drug use likely to result in reduction of workplace AOD impairment

  12. Thank you. www.carrsq.qut.edu.au tm.davey@qut.edu.au Mark your Diaries! International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety Conference (T2013) August 2013, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

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