2. General Changes in over-all
personality
• Hot-headedness
• Irritability
• Difficulty in handling
tasks
• Missed deadlines
• Low productivity
• Public complaints
• Frequent accidents
3. Effects on Co-Workers
• Increased workload
• Decreased production
• Growing possibility of
accidents
• Drug use spreading to
co-workers
4. Effects on Employer
• Pilferage/ theft
• Employee embezzlement
• Risk of company secrets
being sold to competitors or
unauthorized person
• Breakdown of worker
discipline creating
supervisory problems
• Loss of public trust and
confidence
• Poor quality products and
services
5. 1) Protect employees against the consequences
of drug abuse and dependence
2) Promotes Safety
3) Ensure employees fitness
4) Demonstrate commitment to employee
health and safety
5) Increase productivity and profit
6. “GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
DRUGFREE WORKPLACE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS FOR
THE PRIVATE SECTOR”
Board Regulation No. 8 series of 2003
and Department Order no 53-03
7. COMPONENTS OF A DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE PROGRAM
1. Company Policies and Procedures
example:
Drug Free Workplace Policy
Drug Testing Procedures
8. 2. Advocacy - information on harmful effects of drugs
utilizing the following media:
Posters
Comics
Seminars
Newsletters
Leaflets
Paging System
Stage Presentation
Skits
Exhibitions
Film showings
COMPONENTS OF A DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE PROGRAM
9. 3. Safety and Health programs
Positive Alternatives - opportunities for wholesome recreation
and self-expression.
Example: - Sports, Cultural Activities
and Livelihood Activities
COMPONENTS OF A DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE PROGRAM
10. a) All results are strictly
confidential
b) Everyone is covered
c) To be conducted by an
authorized drug testing
laboratory
4. DRUG TESTING
11. When to conduct mandatory drug test:
a. Pre-employment
b. Persons in high-risk/decision-making
positions
c. Past history of drug use
d. Involvement in accidents
e. Discovery of dangerous drugs
paraphernalia
f. Detention by police/filing of charge in
court for drug-related cases
g. As a requirement for promotion
h. Employees reporting to work after
undergoing rehabilitation in a treatment
and rehabilitation center
DRUG TESTING PROGRAM
12. Conduct of random drug test
a. Without prior notice of the date and venue of
the drug test
b. On selected employees chosen by the Drug-
Free Workplace or Assessment Committee until
all officials and employees have undergone the
test
c. Random selection process or procedure
DRUG TESTING PROGRAM
13. d. “For cause” or “probable cause” – when there is a
reasonable ground to believe that a random drug test
is necessary, e.g.:
1. Attendance – frequent unauthorized absences,
repeated tardiness, truancy from the job.
2. Personal Appearance – slurred speech, bloodshot
eyes, drastic change in appearance, etc.
3. Mental Factor – hot-headedness, irritability,
increased difficulty in handling assignments, etc.
4. General Performance – missed deadlines, low
productivity, increased wastage, public complaints,
frequent accidents, carelessness, etc.
5. Peer Relations – isolation, frequent quarrels with
officemates, heavy borrowing, frequent mood
swings, etc.
DRUG TESTING PROGRAM
14. Treatment & Rehabilitation and After-Care
COMPONENTS OF A DAPP IN THE
WORKPLACE
5. Intervention: Employee
Assistance Program
15. 6. Monitoring and Evaluation
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 15
DRUG SITUATION UPDATE
16. 1. Develop a Policy based on the Law
2. Conduct Regular Anti Drug Advocacy Seminar
3. Establish Safety and Health Program
4. Establish Drug Testing Procedure
5. Employee Assistance/Rehab Referral and
After Care
6. Implement, Monitor, and Evaluate
17. THIS IS A DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE:
“LET US KEEP IT THIS WAY”
