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Have your say on the impact of methamphetamine use on your small business
Do you believe meth use is an issue in your local area?
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you believe meth use by your employees or members of the community is negatively affecting your business?
Yes
No
Unsure
How is meth use affecting your business? Select as many as relevant
Employees are using it and it is impacting on their performance, ability to do their role, accidents or absenteeism, always running late, or lying
Drug dealing in the workplace
High employee turnover
Drug users have caused damage to the business premises or stock
Suspected break-ins or theft
Staff or customers feeling threatened, verbally or physically abused
Overall morale among team
Other
If you selected 'other' in the above question, please outline the other ways that meth is affecting your business.
Would you know what to look for if an employee was using meth?
Yes
No
Unsure
What actions have you taken, or would take, if you suspected an employee was using meth? Select as many as relevant
Seek advice (from a medical professional, local chamber or other networks)
Drug testing
Informal discussion
Refer employee to counselling
Formal disciplinary warning
Suspension
Dismissal
Updating workplace policies (including recruitment strategies)
Drug and alcohol awareness training
None
I don't know what actions to take or how to approach my employees about this issue
Other
If you selected 'other' in the above question, please describe what other actions you would take.
What actions have you taken, or would take, to try to manage the impacts of meth use by members of the community? Select as many as relevant
Improve security (e.g. window barriers, CCTV, panic buttons etc)
Involve the police
Change operating hours
Move premises or regions
None
I don't know what actions to take
Other
If you selected 'other' in the above question, please describe what other actions you would take.
Are you aware of any services or initiatives in your local area that can help you or your employees to manage meth related issues?
Yes
No
Don't know
If yes, what services are these?
If you have any experiences of these services, do you have any comments on what worked well or what could be improved?
What help would you like to receive from the State Government to manage these meth related problems?
As a small business operator, what responsibility do you believe you have to limit meth use by your employees? Select as many as relevant
I am not responsible for the substances my employees consume
I am not responsible for diagnosing drug issues, only for managing performance
I am responsible for the wellbeing of my employees
I am responsible for ensuring a safe workplace
I am responsible for enforcing a drug-free workplace
I am responsible for ensuring my employees act in an appropriate manner and do not endanger themselves, other employees or the public
I do not have any employees
Unsure
How many employees work in your business?
0
1-4
5-9
10-19
20+
Which industry in your business in?
Accomodation and food services
Administrative and support services
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Arts and recreation services
Construction
Education and training
Electricity, gas, water and waste services
Financial and insurance services
Health care and social assistance
Information media and telecommunications
Manufacturing
Mining
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration and safety
Rental, hiring and real estate services
Retail trade
Transport, postal and warehousing
Wholesale trade
Other services
Currently unknown
What postcode is your business in?
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