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Occupational AOD Services

Brindabella Legal provides bespoke occupational AOD solutions that are practical, compliant, meet or exceed Australian Standards and are purpose-built for your organisation. Every workplace is different, so our advice matches your organisation’s specific risks, workforce and operational environment.

Coverage Policy, testing and representation
Sectors Aviation, heavy vehicle, maritime and rail
Support End-to-end workplace AOD systems

Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing and Compliance

Tailored end-to-end workplace drug and alcohol testing and compliance for safer, compliant workplaces.

We operate as your partner from end to end. That means we support you through the full lifecycle of workplace AOD management: from risk assessment, policy design and training, through to technology, data, governance, defensible processes, and Tribunal and Court representation. Our role is to help you build a safe, compliant and confident workplace, not simply deliver tests or generic policy.

In addition to supporting all workplaces, we specialise in the aviation, heavy vehicle, marine and rail sectors, where safety-sensitive roles demand the highest levels of compliance.

Industry AOD Pathways

Drug and alcohol obligations are applied differently across safety-sensitive industries.

Rail Operators

Drug and alcohol controls within rail safety systems and ONRSR expectations.

01

Compliance and risk management advice

We provide practical advice, guidance and audit services to help you meet your organisation's WHS obligations and manage risk with confidence.

02

Policy design, implementation and support

From policy development to rollout and ongoing advice, we help you embed clear, fair and defensible AOD related practices across your workforce.

03

Training and education

We deliver online and face-to-face training for managers, supervisors and workers covering policy application, impairment awareness and testing procedures.

04

Testing to Australian Standards

We provide on-site alcohol and other drug screening using accredited methods and qualified collectors. All testing is conducted in accordance with AS/NZS 4308, AS 4760 and AS 3547.

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Technology and reporting

Real-time dashboards, automated data feeds and secure digital records give you visibility and control over your testing program.

06

Privacy and data handling advice

We offer practical guidance to ensure sensitive information is managed securely and in line with privacy requirements, organisational policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

07

Misconduct investigations and evidence preparation

We provide advice and support on potential code of conduct or other policy breaches, including conducting investigations and preparing admissible evidence for use in Tribunal or Court proceedings.

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Tribunal and Court representation

We provide experienced legal representation in Courts, Tribunals and Commissions for matters involving WHS, AOD policy breaches, disciplinary action, code of conduct breaches and related employment or safety issues.

Free consultation

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Talk through your regulatory compliance needs with Greg Williams. We will discuss the issues, outline practical next steps and explain how we can help.