Drug and Alcohol Policy

A complete drug and alcohol policy that sets clear rules, protects safety, and supports employees who have a problem and want help. It includes an optional testing procedure with a choice of testing types and the consent form, reasonable-cause checklist and record you need if you test.

• Every employer – a clear policy protects safety and makes disciplinary decisions fairer
• Especially where staff drive, operate machinery, work at height or in other safety-critical roles
• Before introducing any form of testing

• Decide whether you will test, and which types of testing (section 9) – delete the testing sections if you will not
• Identify any safety-critical roles in Appendix A
• Fill in support services and your testing provider
• Consult staff before introducing testing and update contracts where needed