5 Reasons to Implement a Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy
Workplace Safety It is a legal requirement for all businesses to have a Health and Safety Policy in place, a Workplace Drug and Alcohol...
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We've put together the below articles to help you better understand the need and purpose of a well managed drug & alcohol policy.
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Jun 10, 20223 min read
Will CBD show up on a drugs test?
There is a growing number of cannabidiol (CBD) products that can be purchased in forms such as oils, extracts, vape and e-liquids. What...
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Jun 10, 20222 min read
P&O Ferries Sacks Agency Staff For Drinking On Duty
80% of maritime accidents are caused by human error. At sea or on waterways, alcohol and drugs are even more dangerous than on land...
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Jun 10, 20222 min read
Costa Concordia Disaster: How Alcohol Played A Part
80% of maritime accidents are caused by human error. At sea or on waterways, alcohol and drugs are even more dangerous than on land...
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Jun 6, 20222 min read
In the Office: An Employer’s Guide to Drug and Alcohol Testing
It is easy to assume that drug and alcohol testing is only needed for physical or ‘dangerous’ jobs. However, as the Health and Safety...
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May 23, 20221 min read
Ryanair steward arrested over claims they drank spirits during flight
A Ryanair flight attendant is facing imprisonment after drinking alcohol while working while flying back to the UK from Poland. The crew...
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Apr 5, 20221 min read
At Sea: Why Drug and Alcohol Testing Staff is Essential in the Maritime Sector
80% of maritime accidents are caused by human error. At sea or on waterways, alcohol and drugs are even more dangerous than on land...
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Feb 21, 20221 min read
My employee is taking drugs at work. What should I do?
If you suspect your employee is under the influence while at work, this is a very serious matter and normally viewed as potential gross...
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
5 Addiction Myths
Regardless of a person’s circumstances, it’s important to recognise that anyone can be vulnerable to addiction. No two cases are the...
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Nov 20, 20212 min read
Christmas Parties and Peer Pressure
The Christmas period brings increased drinking peer pressure in the workplace. Drinkaware found that 29 per cent of workers felt...
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Nov 19, 20211 min read
Offshore: Why Drug and Alcohol Testing is Essential in the Oil and Gas Industry
99% of the UK’s oil and gas production comes from offshore locations which are often remote and isolated. When someone uses drugs and...
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Oct 15, 20211 min read
My employee is drinking alcohol at work. What should I do?
If you suspect your employee is under the influence while at work, this is a very serious matter and normally viewed as potential gross...
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Sep 9, 20211 min read
Is it Illegal to take drugs at work?
Many people have conditions that require prescribed drugs to help them live a normal life and could not work without them. Taking...
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Jun 6, 20212 min read
Flights: Why Drug and Alcohol Testing is Essential in the Aviation Sector
Cases of aviation staff, including pilots, working under the influence of alcohol or drugs are a disaster for airlines. They increase the...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
Building Sites: Why Drug and Alcohol Testing is Essential in the Construction Industry
After farming and agriculture, construction is the fourth most dangerous profession with the second most fatal injuries. Employers have a...
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Apr 17, 20214 min read
Limit Drinking at Staff Socials in 6 Steps
Workplaces do not just suffer from the effects of alcohol – they can exacerbate the problem. According to recent statistics, one in five...
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Mar 10, 20211 min read
Driving Under the Influence: Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Transport Industry
Professional drivers have a responsibility to carry out their daily tasks safely and carefully. As driving is a dangerous work activity,...
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Feb 9, 20213 min read
Drug and Alcohol Policies: A Guide for Employers
It is easy to assume that drug and alcohol testing is only needed for physical or ‘dangerous’ jobs. However, as the Health and Safety...
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Jan 6, 20212 min read
Mental Health and Substance Misuse
A person struggling with their mental health can sometimes turn to abusing certain substances to help them cope. Whether they’re battling...
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Jan 29, 20174 min read
The Effects of Cannabis
It can mess with your sense of balance. It may throw off your balance, as it influences activity in the cerebellum and basal ganglia, two...
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