Jacqui Cameron, Ken Pidd, Nicole Lee, Ann Roche Jasper Hotel, Thursday 19 th Feb 2015 VAADA Conference

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1 Implementing a workplace alcohol intervention in Melbourne s manufacturing sector: Early outcomes from WRAHP Jacqui Cameron, Ken Pidd, Nicole Lee, Ann Roche Jasper Hotel, Thursday 19 th Feb 2015 VAADA Conference

2 Creating healthy workplaces 2 Healthy workplaces Promote mental, economic and social well being of employees Workplaces opportunity to promote good health Workplaces can reap reward for positive workplace change Increased productivity Less sick leave Committed workers VicHealth funded Creating Healthy Workplace Program 1. Preventing workplace stress 2. Reduced prolonged sitting 3. Preventing violence against women 4. Preventing race-based discrimination and supporting cultural diversity 5. Reducing alcohol-related harm (WRAHP)

3 Rationale for WRAHP 3 Alcohol contributes to significant health, social and economic costs in workplace Benefits of addressing alcohol related harm include: A safer workplace Increased performance and productivity Reduce absenteeism and presenteeism Decrease turnover of staff Improved morale Improved health and well being of employees

4 Why manufacturing sector? 4 Population groups at risk Young people (age 14 29) Low skill & manual occupations Those employed in MDI including : Agriculture Construction Manufacturing Mining Hospitality Finance But increasingly not just men or Male Dominated Industries (MDI) increasing risk for women Workplace requirements A multi-site workplace that employs more than 100 employees 2-3 different workplaces An organisational culture that values learning Commitment and support for the project Ability to work in with us Readiness and capacity for longterm organisational change A desire and commitment to reduce alcohol-related harm

5 Methodology 3 year project ( ) 5 Post intervention data collection (May/June 2015) (T3) 2 intervention / 2 control workplaces Intervention 5 phases delivered over months Gap analysis data collection 2013 (T1) Pre intervention data collection (May/June 2014) (T2) Intervention development 2013/2014

6 Process 6 Interviews, surveys Document review 5 phases Tailored for each workplace Process and outcome measures Site observation Gap analysis Intervention Evaluation

7 Workplaces (intervention) 7 Workplace 1 Plastics Small - medium Management structure Production Manager Department Heads Supervisors & team leaders 3 separate business areas 150+ with lots of casual workers Complex shift pattern 24/7 Workplace 2 Metal fabrication Medium - large Management structure MD & Senior Management Group Supervisors & team leaders 2 separate business areas 200 workers Day shift (100), afternoon (30) and night (3)

8 Workplaces (comparison) 8 Workplace 4 Recreational vehicles Medium - Large Management structure Owner Department Heads Supervisors & team leaders 4 separate business areas 180+ workers Day shift only Workplace 3 Metal fabrication for trucks Small Management structure General Manager Production Manager Supervisors & team leaders One business area 35 workers Recently changed 4/ 5 day shift

9 Results from gap analysis 9 Observations at each sites Desktop review e.g. policy & procedures at each workplace Key informant interviews (n=46) Survey (n=340) Data collection Results 38.8% of workers were not aware of a workplace alcohol and drug policy at their workplace 81% of workers were not aware if their employer provided a support service for workers with alcohol and drug problems 52% agreed or were unsure if how much they drank was a workplace issue Inconsistent application of policy

10 Intervention 5 phases 10 Phase 1 develop policy package Phase 2 implement alcohol policy awareness Phase 3 supervisor & manager training Phase 4 referral pathway Phase 5 employee health, safety & wellbeing awareness

11 Phase 1 Develop policy 11 Policy package Alcohol and drug policy Referral assistance policy Guideline on the use and management of alcohol at functions policy Summary of policy translated for workers on the factory floor e.g. Chinese, Hindi, Somali, Vietnamese and Urdu Summary of policy principles into poster format for display on factory floor

12 Phase 2 Alcohol awareness 12 Alcohol awareness Brief intervention on alcohol Use toolbox talks to deliver information using familiar medium Use resources readily available in the community Raise awareness of community services

13 Phase 3 - Training 13 Training & policy dissemination Workplace 1-11 team leaders, supervisors and managers trained/disseminated to 69 workers during repeat information sessions Workplace 2-15 team leaders trained Workplace 4-13 team leaders, supervisors and managers trained /disseminated to 116 workers

14 Phase 4 Local area support 14 Local area support Used gap analysis to identify demographic profile of workers Developed resource with two versions Version 1 - comprehensive local areas resource guide for supervisor and managers Version 2 resource guide mini for workers

15 Phase 5 Worker wellbeing 15 Worker wellbeing Not just a focus on alcohol and drug use but other issues identified through gap analysis and feedback Developed 11 toolbox topics eg stress, fatigue, healthy eating, cannabis, stimulants, alcohol etc Training for team leaders and supervisors to deliver worker health, safety and wellbeing awareness program

16 Interim results T1-T2 16 Measure Intervention Control Int. Control T1 T2 T1 T2 sig sig Audit C M=4.43 M=5.23 M=3.71 M=4.76 NS p=0.002 Job Sat K10 M=23.4 M=27.0 M=21.5 M=20.3 p=0.012 NS M=14.5 M=13.9 M=17.0 M=16.4 NS NS Drink weekly 23.5% 52.9% 14.8% 40.7% NS NS >6 drinks 58.8% 47.1% 51.9% 59.3% NS NS Work w/hangover 35.3% 23.5% 29.6% 29.6% NS NS Close call Aware of EAP 5.9% 0.0% NS NS 17.6% 35.3% 11.1% 29.6% NS NS n=44

17 Real world research is messy! 17 Difficulties of research in real life workplaces Workplace engagement Change to method/sites Production priorities VS research/program priorities Embedding the program role of the champion

18 Conclusions 18 Initial results of WRAHP shows some promise Reduction in some risky drinking measures Improvement in alcohol related attitudes Increased awareness of policy Increased awareness of EAP Use existing processes to imbed change e.g. OHS and toolbox talks One size doesn't t fit all

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