Alcohol & Drugs Policy

Purpose

Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs can seriously impair an individual’s judgement and reactions leading to an increased risk of accidents and injuries occurring.

The aim of this policy is to ensure the safety of all employees, workers, and visitors by having clear rules in place regarding use and possession of alcohol and drugs, and to support those who have reported a problem with alcohol or drug dependence.

For the purpose of the policy, alcohol dependence is defined as:

“The habitual drinking of intoxicating liquor by an employee, whereby the employee’s ability to perform his/her duties is impaired or his/her attendance at work is interfered with, or he/she endangers the safety of others”.

Drug dependence is defined as:

“The habitual taking of drugs by an employee other than drugs prescribed as medication, whereby the employee’s ability to perform his/her duties is impaired, or his/her attendance at work is interfered with, or he/she endangers the safety of others”.

Principles

• All employees and workers will be treated consistently and fairly in line with this
• The rules on alcohol and drugs will be strictly
• Those who admit to having a problem with alcohol or drugs shall be fully supported by their line
• Employees with an illness related to alcohol or drugs are encouraged to disclose this at the earliest opportunity to ensure support and help with
• All matters concerning alcohol and drugs shall be treated as
• This policy is designed to comply with relevant legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Scope

 The Company’s alcohol and drugs policy applies to all employees and contractors.

• The rules laid out in this policy apply to all employees, workers and
• Misconduct in relation to alcohol and drugs will be dealt with in relation to the disciplinary
• Poor performance in relation to alcohol and drugs will be dealt with in line with the capability