RISK – Being unfit for work

Fitness for work involves managing elements of personal wellbeing that can affect people, work performance and safety.  This includes fatigue, stress, mental health conditions as well as alcohol and drug impairment. 

While most states and territories have adopted the model Australian Road Rules, they are not identical.  Click on the links below to find out what rules apply in your state or territory.

ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic, WA

To determine if you are fit to work, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
2. Am I currently taking prescribed medication that can impact my cognitive response?
3. Am I suffering from significant headaches or migraines that may impact my concentration levels?
4. Is my current mental state preventing me from focusing on a task?
5. Am I getting less than 6 hours sleep a night?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may not be fit to work.

Discuss these symptoms with either your Supervisor or Workplace Wellbeing Champion.

Related GMRs
1.C Always sit in the dedicated seating position with the seatbelt fastened
6.5 Implement a monitoring and testing program for Alcohol and Other Drugs
6.A Be fit for work
6.B Notify an appropriate person if you or someone else may not be fit for work
6.E Know who your Wellbeing Champions are at your workplace

Related Procedures / Forms
Wellbeing Procedure
Wellbeing and Fatigue Management Plan