It is the policy of our company:

• To have a working environment free from the effects of alcohol and drugs.
• To encourage employees who suspect or know they have an alcohol or drug-related problem to
  seek professional help voluntarily and provide assistance to those employees to overcome their
  problem.
• To reduce the personal suffering of employees with alcohol or drug-related problems and that of
  their dependants.
• To provide practical guidance on how to deal with alcohol or drug-related problems effectively.
• To promote a climate which will reduce the tendency to conceal or deny alcohol or drug-related
  problems by enhancing awareness.
• To provide a supportive framework for employees who come forward with an alcohol and drugs
  dependency issue.

No person will be permitted to be at work if believed to be incapable of working safely or maintaining safety from the influence of drugs, alcohol or chemical substance(s).

Employees taking prescription drugs or proprietary medication (e.g. cough and flu remedies) should notify the company of any side effects notified to them by the doctor or dispensing chemist. Where
described as “may cause drowsiness” do not drive or operate machinery.

Where any person is identified as incapable as above the person will be immediately removed from the work area and suspended from work until an enquiry is held by the company and it may be treated as gross misconduct, which could lead to disciplinary action and possible dismissal. For a contractor, this could mean termination of their contract.

Where a person remains at the workplace consideration will be given to their safety e.g. put in a place of safety & accompanied until assessed as capable of remaining safe for themselves or others.
Where a person is asked to leave site due consideration will be given to their safety e.g. transport home arranged.

Signed:

Danny Cosker, Managing Director

Date:

21st February 2024