Alcohol and Drugs Policy Template

Depending on the nature of your business, it may be necessary to have a detailed alcohol and drugs policy, which goes beyond the obvious statement that being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at work is unacceptable.

Alcohol and Drugs policy procedure

This Alcohol and Drugs Policy sets out clear rules on alcohol and drug use related to work, including prescription medication and is suitable for high-risk industries. It also sets out robust, but reasonable, provisions for testing employees on a regular and random basis.

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