Safety Starts With You: Substance Awareness & Prevention Training

At SSChain Ltd, safety is more than compliance — it’s our culture. Our Substance Awareness & Prevention Training Program is designed to educate employees on the dangers of substance abuse, clarify company policies, and provide resources for safe, healthy, and productive workplaces.

Program Goal

To equip employees with knowledge and tools that promote safe choices, prevent substance misuse, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

 Target Audience

  • All Employees – General awareness & policy understanding
  • Drivers & Safety-Sensitive Personnel – Specialized modules for high-risk roles

 Core Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and employee responsibilities.
  2. Identify the effects of alcohol and drugs on health, safety, and job performance.
  3. Recognize signs of impairment in themselves and others.
  4. Understand the types of testing (pre-employment, random, post-incident, reasonable suspicion).
  5. Know the consequences for violations and how to access support resources.

Training Modules

Module 1: For All Employees

Title: Understanding the Company’s Policy & Your Well-Being

Key Topics:

  • Leadership message: Why safety is our top priority
  • Review of company Drug & Alcohol Policy
  • Effects of substances on health & performance
  • Supporting colleagues & confidential reporting
  • Accessing the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Q&A session

Module 2: For Drivers & Safety-Sensitive Staff

Title: The Sober Driver: Your License, Your Livelihood, Your Life

Key Topics:

  • Nigerian traffic laws & penalties for DUI
  • Interactive simulation: The physics of impairment
  • How to identify and report reasonable suspicion
  • Live demo of Alcovisor Jupiter evidential breathalyzer
  • Disciplinary process & consequences for violations
  • Scenario-based learning (peer pressure, medication use, fitness to drive)
  • Sober Driver Pledge

Additional Program Components

  • Pre- & Post-Training Assessments – Measure learning progress
  • Take-Home Materials – Handy reference booklet
  • Manager/Supervisor Training – How to handle reasonable suspicion cases
  • Attendance Records – Signed documentation for compliance

Building a Culture of Care

This training goes beyond compliance. It’s about creating a workplace culture where everyone takes responsibility for safety — looking out for themselves, their colleagues, and the public.

Together, we can ensure a safe, supportive, and productive environment for all.