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Ridgeline Policy Center
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Ridgeline Policy Center
Acknowledgment required. Every employee and contractor must read this policy and confirm it in the HR portal. New revisions require a new acknowledgment.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Ridgeline Copper Operations (fictional sample company) |
| Document code | HR-POL-002 |
| Revision | 3.0 (approved) |
| Effective | 2026-10-01 |
| Next review | 2027-10-01 |
| Owner | Site Safety Manager |
| Approved by | General Manager and Head of People |
| Applies to | All employees, contractors and visitors on site, in camp and in company transport |
To make sure no one is affected by alcohol or drugs while working or living at the mine. Impairment kills people in heavy equipment, blasting and plant work.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | Not allowed on site, in the camp or in company transport at any time. Zero tolerance at work. |
| Illegal drugs | Possession, use or being affected is prohibited at all times. |
| Prescription and over-the-counter medicine | Tell the Clinic if your medicine could affect you. The Clinic will advise on fitness for work. |
| Cannabis | Not permitted, including where it is legal off site. |
| Fit for work | You must arrive fit to work. Being affected is a breach even if you have not used on site. |
| Type | When | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-employment | Before starting | Urine screen and breath test |
| Random | 10% of workforce per month, selected by an independent system | Breath test and oral fluid |
| Reasonable suspicion | When a supervisor and a second person observe signs of impairment | Breath test and oral fluid |
| Post-incident | After a serious incident or near miss with high potential | Breath test and urine |
| Return to work | After a positive result and a treatment plan | Per plan |
Breath alcohol of 0.02 g/100 mL or above is a non-negative result. The person stops work and is transported to the Clinic; they do not drive or operate equipment.
If you are struggling with alcohol or drugs, ask for help before a test. Self-referral to the EAP is confidential and will not lead to discipline if made before a test or incident.
| Rev | Date | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 2026-10-01 | Annual review; clarified manager duties and reporting channels |
| 2.0 | 2025-10-01 | Aligned with the updated safety management system |
| 1.0 | 2024-10-01 | First issue |
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