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LTSA
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Either invoke Section 6F (1) of the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989 or, alternatively, procure changes to legislation or, alternatively, by any other process you judge suitable, ensure that the approved safety system for all rail operators includes a policy for managing the risks associated with substance induced performance impairment.
Such a policy should:
· be focused on education
· include all levels of staff and be collaborative between them
· include major contractors working for the licence holder
· encourage co-worker intervention after recognition of risk of or actual impairment
· allow for rehabilitation rather than punishment should a problem be identified
· include all substances that have the potential to impair performance, including those for medicinal use (prescription or otherwise), any toxic elements accidentally ingested or inhaled and any taken for recreational purposes
· include the requirement for individuals to be promptly tested for the presence of such substances where reasonable cause is shown and, in all cases, after an accident or incident
Such a policy should:
· be focused on education
· include all levels of staff and be collaborative between them
· include major contractors working for the licence holder
· encourage co-worker intervention after recognition of risk of or actual impairment
· allow for rehabilitation rather than punishment should a problem be identified
· include all substances that have the potential to impair performance, including those for medicinal use (prescription or otherwise), any toxic elements accidentally ingested or inhaled and any taken for recreational purposes
· include the requirement for individuals to be promptly tested for the presence of such substances where reasonable cause is shown and, in all cases, after an accident or incident
Reply Text
I regret to advise that I am unable to implement the final recommendations as they have been worded.
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