ALCOHOL AT WORK POLICY

WHEN TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

 This policy sets out the way in which an organisation deals with and manages the use and effects of alcohol at work. All of our policies combine professional legal and personnel / HR knowledge with practical experience in business to provide an easy to use policy which meets with legal responsibilities and obligations.

 The use and effects of alcohol is a major health and safety concern and, unless properly managed, may also lead to the employer committing criminal offences.

 A written policy like this one helps employees to understand the procedures to be followed. It also explains the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and the employee. If properly followed, a policy will also help ensure that the employer complies with all their legal duties and obligations whilst protecting employees.

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:

 This written policy deals with procedures for:

• Drinking at work / on duty.
• Working after you have drunk alcohol.
• Arriving to work whilst under the influence of alcohol.

 It covers the issues that such policies need to deal with including:

• Explanation of health and safety and effects.
• Explanation of the potential penalties relating to alcohol.
• How  employees who use and / or are dependant on alcohol are dealt with.
• Information about recognising alcohol abuse/ dependency.
• Includes a simple flowchart showing Alcohol Dependency Procedure.
• Lists National confidential Agencies who offer support.
• Employee responsibility.

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

 This is a MS Word document and is easy to use. The document uses blue text to provide extra guidance and notes and green text where you will customise your document to suit the circumstances in which it is used.
 

File Type: Word File