I’m planning to implement a drug and alcohol policy. What steps do I need to take?
• Establish a drug and alcohol policy • Provide information to staff at induction on: – the effects of drugs and alcohol on performance – factors that lead to dependency on drugs or alcohol – information that can prevent them from inadvertently breaching the drugs and alcohol policy • Ensure that supervisors/managers : – understand their responsibilities under the policy – are able to recognise impaired workplace performance or behaviour that is likely to be caused by the misuse of substances – understand the process for identifying the effects of medication that could affect safety – are able to encourage employees to ask for advice and help in respect of problems arising
