Workplace Drug & Alcohol Program Audits

An independent review gives you a clear understanding of what's working, where gaps exist, and what to do next.

You invested time, effort, and resources into building your workplace substance use program. But how do you know if it's delivering the protection your organization needs?

A policy is a document. A program is a living system.

An effective workplace substance use program is more than a written policy. It relies on policies, procedures, leadership, training, testing, education, and day-to-day decision-making all working together. An independent audit provides an objective assessment of these moving parts, helping you identify strengths, uncover gaps, and prioritize opportunities for improvement.

What Does an Audit Look At?

Every workplace is different, but a comprehensive program audit examines how the various elements of your substance use program work together to support safety, compliance, and consistent decision-making.

  • Policies and procedures
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Supervisor education and decision-making
  • Employee education and awareness
  • Drug and alcohol testing practices
  • Case management and documentation
  • Regulatory and legal considerations
  • Program administration and ongoing evaluation

The goal isn't simply to identify deficiencies. It's to recognize what's working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen your overall program.

Experience Matters

An effective workplace substance use program audit is about more than reviewing policies. It requires the experience to recognize how every part of the program works together and the judgment to know where improvements will have the greatest impact.

Nadine Wentzell has spent more than two decades helping employers strengthen workplace substance use programs across Canada and internationally. Her experience spans policy development, program reviews, education, case management, and advising employers in complex and safety-sensitive environments.

She understands that the true cost of a program weakness is rarely limited to a single incident. It can affect people, operations, productivity, labour relations, and organizational resources long after the event itself. That's why her audits focus on practical recommendations that help employers strengthen their programs before small issues become costly ones.

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Every strong program benefits from an independent review.

The cost of reviewing your program is always lower than the cost of discovering a weakness after an incident.

Contact Nadine (see just below) to discuss whether an independent audit is the right next step for your organization.