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Aquabio Guideline Document Drug and Alcohol Policy
AQ-SP08
or a Director. Such allegations will be dealt with in strictest confidence.
8.0 GENERAL GUIDANCE
As some general advice, the following lists, whilst not exhaustive, may give an indication that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs:
Signs of current intoxication:
• Smell of alcohol or solvents
• Unsteadiness
• Mood swings including aggressive behaviour
• Appearing to be unaware or detached from reality
• Incoherent speech / slurred words
• Poor communication and inappropriate comments to colleagues
• Anxious and irritable
• Glazed eyes
• Inappropriate giggling
Signs of long term problems:
• Poor attendance / timekeeping
• Erratic periods of absence with no apparent underlying cause
• Poor work performance including variations in both quality and quantity of work
• Prone to accidents particularly slips, trips and falls
• Overall presentation of employee is deteriorating
• Lack of concentration / poor attention span
• Argumentative and irritable with no rational explanation
• Gradual/dramatic changes in a previously reliable employee
Managers should not rely solely on one particular element and individual circumstances should be taken in to consideration. They should also take any concerns expressed by fellow colleagues seriously as they have more close contact with the individual that may be affected.
9.0 SUBCONTRACTORS
All labour only subcontractors (individuals) working on behalf of the company should be informed of, copied with, and be expected to behave in accordance with this policy.
All project specific subcontractors (companies) or labour only subcontractors (individuals), working on behalf of the company should be informed of, copied with, and be expected to behave in
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