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 as 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.
For the policy, alcohol dependence is defined as:
“a strong desire to drink alcohol, and having difficulties controlling its use 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:
“persistent usage of the drug, difficulty in stopping.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”.
It is the Company’s policy that during working hours and always whilst on work premises employees MUST be free from the influence of drugs or alcohol. This will help to ensure the health and safety of employees and others with whom they come into contact, to maintain the efficient and effective operation of the business, and to ensure customers receive the service they require. For the above-mentioned reasons, the following rules will be strictly enforced.
No employee, worker or contractor shall:
Illegal drugs include but are not limited to heroin, cannabis/marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines.
Furthermore, employees, workers or contractors must:
Contravention of these rules is gross misconduct and the Company will take disciplinary action for any breach of these rules, which may include summary dismissal and services may be terminated.
The Company reserves the right to report to the police any employee that is found to be:
360 Spectrum Limited will strive to ensure that advice and help are made available to any employee who feels they have a problem with alcohol or drug misuse. In the first instance, individuals will be encouraged to seek help from their General Practitioner.
Under these circumstances and with the employee’s consent, a referral will be made to the Occupational Health service. It may occasionally be necessary to request that the employee refrains from work temporarily or undertakes restricted duties to ensure their own safety and that of others. The Company may also allow additional time off (normally unpaid) for employees to obtain treatment or attend support groups.
Any employee who seeks the assistance of the Company in finding treatment for a drugs or alcohol problem has the Company’s complete assurance of confidentiality.
Some useful links to websites are provided below.
Useful links:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 0845 769 7555
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
ACAD
(Advice and Counselling on Alcohol and Drugs)
Website: www.acad.org.uk
NHS
(Information and advice from the National Health Service)
Website: www.nhs.uk
The statement has been approved by the organization’s Director, who will review and update it annually.
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