Comprehensive drugs and alcohol policy which aids
compliance with health and safety legislation as well as
acting as a warning to employees about the consequences
of drug and alcohol misuse. Use it to protect your business
About this document
This document:
• Provides a framework for all employees
• Helps with health and safety compliance
• Aims to reduce the number of employees who abuse drugs and or alcohol
• Informs staff of their rights and responsibilities regards drugs and alcohol and
• Provides a framework in which employees can seek help in order to resolve any addictions rather than a framework under which they will automatically be punished
Why use this document?
Alcohol and drug misuse is everyone's concern. Not only does it damage the employee’s health, but it can cost employers through absenteeism and reduced productivity. It may also increase the risk of accidents.
Health and Safety legislation ensures that employers are responsible for prohibiting drug and alcohol misuse. Turning a blind eye is no excuse.
Do your employees drive?
If your employees drive in the course of their employment, you should be aware of duties under the Road Traffic legislation. These require drivers not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Who will use this document?
• Any business or organisation with employees
Application
and features
Provides a framework for all employees
Helps with health and safety compliance
Suitable for any sized business or organisation with employees
Informs staff of their rights and responsibilities regards drugs and alcohol
Aims to reduce the number of employees who abuse drugs and or alcohol
Up to date policy encourages non abuse at work
Down-to-earth common sense provisions to protect your business
Educates staff in best practice
Saves hours of individual explanation
Contents
Principles
Scope
Background
Current legislation
Policy
Guidelines
Consultation
Policy implementation
Enforcement
Review
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Document: 825
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Explanatory notes:
315
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Draftsman
This document is drawn and maintained by Net Lawman. It is real law in plain English.
