EOFY Is the Perfect Time for a Safety Reset: Let’s Talk Fit for Work (Yes, Including AOD Testing)

Rob Hubbard
Jun 5
2 min read

It’s nearly the End of Financial Year — which means spreadsheets are flying, budgets are getting squeezed, and someone in the office is frantically chasing invoices like it’s a sport.

But while the bean counters do their thing, it’s also the ideal time for the rest of us to hit pause and check in on what really matters:

👉 Safety.

👉 Fit for work.

👉 Making sure your team turns up switched on — not spaced out.

🚧 Who’s This For?

Whether you’re managing:

A construction site
A logistics or transport operation
A marine vessel under AMSA
A manufacturing team
Or a local government crew

…you have a duty to ensure workers are fit for duty.

And increasingly, that includes a clear drug and alcohol management policy as part of your safety system.

⚖️ What the Law Says (In Plain English)

Under the Work Health and Safety Act (and AMSA for marine operators), you’re legally required to provide a safe workplace. That includes identifying risks — like someone under the influence — and putting reasonable controls in place.

For some industries, having a comprehensive AOD policy is now a mandatory part of compliance.

If something goes wrong and your fit-for-work systems don’t stack up, the consequences aren’t just internal — they can include investigations, liability, and reputational damage.

But the good news? It’s easy to stay on the front foot with the right approach.

✅ Your EOFY Fit-for-Work Checklist

Do we have a Drug & Alcohol policy that’s relevant and realistic?
Has the team been educated on what “fit for work” actually means?
Are we doing any testing — or just crossing fingers?
Would our processes stand up to scrutiny if something happened?

If you’ve hesitated on any of these — no stress. EOFY is the perfect time to reset.

👷 Enter BlueGuard Integrity

We help WA businesses build practical, no-fuss systems that ensure people show up fit for duty, without disrupting operations.

🔹 AOD policy creation and reviews

🔹 Random, post-incident, or scheduled testing

🔹 Local, mobile, professional service

🔹 Focused on supporting safety, not catching people out

Whether you’re trying to meet AMSA’s new marine rules, keep in line with WHS legislation, or just do the right thing by your team — we’ve got your back.

📍 Local & On the Road

Based in Vasse, we cover the Southwest and beyond — Bunbury, Busselton, Bridgetown, Dunsborough, Nannup, Collie, and everywhere in between or further afield.

💡 Bottom Line?

The EOFY isn’t just about numbers — it’s a great moment to refresh, reflect, and refocus on the people who keep your business running.

So, while you’re wrapping up budgets and planning for the next 12 months, take 10 minutes to think about your fit-for-work approach. It might just be the smartest move you make all year.

Let’s get your team ready for a safer, stronger new financial year.

Quick chat, no pressure — we’re here when you need us.