4.6 Drugs and Alcohol
Based on the use of alcohol and other drugs in the general population, it is reasonable to
assume that people in particular industry sectors may also be users of alcohol and other drugs.
Therefore, there is the potential for cabin crew and flight crew to be on duty when affected by
alcohol and other drugs if they are not used in a responsible manner.
The effects of alcohol and other drug use in the context of their impact on the working
environment are often referred to as substance impairment.
The following information sets out some recommendations as to how drugs and alcohol use
(or misuse) could be managed in the cabin and flight crew environment.