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AQ-SP08
Aquabio Guideline Document Drug and Alcohol Policy
any illegal drug use, or using drugs for non-medical purposes without proper direction to do so from an appropriately qualified person such as a medical doctor or pharmacist. It also applies to substances that are harmful or hazardous to the individual or to others and is likely to distort perception and response to the user’s environment and can impair normal functioning and development.
3.0 RULES
The undernoted rules exist primarily to protect the safety of employees and the public alike, and disregard of them will be treated as serious misconduct and lead to disciplinary action and possibly dismissal (either with or without notice, depending on the merits of the case).
a) Staff must not report for work under the influence of alcohol as this may lead to impairment in the performance of their duties.
b) Staff must not consume alcohol during working hours (including whilst on standby) or during lunchtime / other work breaks.
c) Staff who are representing the Company out of normal working hours e.g. by entertaining or being entertained by clients or who have to stay overnight whilst on business will be required to take a sensible approach to social drinking and act in a responsible manner. Any behaviour which is seen to damage the reputation of the Company may be treated as misconduct.
d) Staff must not use, sell, possess, be under the influence or be impaired by the use of opiates, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, amphetamines, solvents, tranquillisers, or any other drugs for non- medical reasons, whilst on Company premises and work sites or whilst on Company business. Staff found to be selling or in possession of any illegal substance will be reported to the police without exception as these are classed as criminal offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. In connection with any of the above, staff may be required to present themselves for examination by one of the Company's Medical Advisers which may include testing.
4.0 PRESCRIBED / OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION
Staff on prescribed or over the counter medication must seek advice from a pharmacist or GP regarding any side effect which could cause impairment before reporting for duty. If an employee is advised that there is likelihood that the impairment will have an effect on their ability to perform their duties, they must inform their Line Manager. Their Manager may seek advice from an Occupational Health Advisor, following which alternative duties may be considered. This information will be kept confidential and held in a secure file with limited access.
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