These regulations detail what general safety precautions must be adhered to on site. The regulations must be read in conjunction with the OHSA. Some of the more important definitions to note are: “Confined space”; “Fire resistance”; “Flammable liquid”; “High risk substance”; “Scaffold”.
You are under an obligation to ensure that no employee who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs is allowed to enter or remain at the workplace. This regulation details your obligations in this regard.
Compliance Obligations?
Employers have a duty to their employees to provide them with a safe working environment. Employees that appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not be allowed to enter the workplace, as it may compromise the health and safety of their fellow colleagues.
Employees that are under the influence of drugs or intoxicating liquor shall not be permitted to enter or remain at the workplace and no persons at the workplace shall have in their possession or partake or offer any other person intoxicating liquor or drugs.
If a person is on medication, that person will only be allowed to perform his/her duties if the side-effects of such medicine does not constitute a threat to the health or safety of the person concerned or other persons at such workplace.