As an employer you are committed to providing a safe working environment for your employees. You are also committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of your employees. Alcohol and substance misuse can be detrimental to the health and performance of employees and may pose a potential risk to safety in the workplace and the welfare of other employees. This policy is designed to help protect employees from the dangers of alcohol, drug and other substance misuse and to encourage those with a drug or alcohol problem to seek help.
The draft policy covers:
Key legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Transport and Works Act 1992
- Road Traffic Act 1988
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Employment Rights Act 1996 and 2002
- Responsibilities
Policy
Alcohol
Drugs
Screening
Assistance
Confidentiality
Disciplinary action
Monitoring and review
- Record keeping
The draft policy also comes with a 15-page Management Guide containing helpful notes on the policy.
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