ADR.OR.C.045 Use of alcohol, psychoactive substances and medicines

(a)The procedures that the aerodrome operator should establish with respect to the level of consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances and medicines are applicable to all persons referred to in paragraph (a) of ADR.OR.C.045. This includes the following:

(1)personnel involved in the operation, rescue and firefighting, and maintenance of the aerodrome, irrespectively of the relationship they have with the aerodrome operator (e.g. directly employed by the aerodrome operator or by organisations contracted by the aerodrome operator);

(2)unescorted persons operating on the movement area or other operational areas of the aerodrome. This category of persons includes:

(i)persons employed directly by the aerodrome operator, or by organisations contracted by the aerodrome operator, which are not involved in the operation, rescue and firefighting, and maintenance of the aerodrome (e.g. aerodrome security personnel);

(ii)persons employed by other organisations (e.g. ground handling companies).

(b)Notwithstanding the responsibilities of the organisations referred to in paragraph (a)(2)(ii), the aerodrome operator should ensure that these organisations establish appropriate procedures to comply with the provisions of ADR.OR.C.045 and the related requirements established by the aerodrome operator. Further guidance on this issue may be found in the ICAO Manual on Prevention of Problematic Use of Substances in the Aviation Workplace (Doc 9654).