Drug and Alcohol Policy Draft Template

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Having a clear Drug and Alcohol Policy can help employers set out their expectations around alcohol and drug use in the workplace, particularly where employees work in safety-critical roles or where impairment could create risks to colleagues, customers, the public or the business.

This Drug and Alcohol Policy Draft Template provides a practical starting point for employers looking to introduce or update a workplace policy. The template also includes provisions relating to random drug and alcohol testing, where this may be appropriate for the organisation and the roles involved.

What's included?

The draft policy provides a framework for addressing issues including:

• Drug and alcohol use in the workplace
• Expectations and standards for employees
• Safety-critical roles
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Random testing provisions
• How testing may be managed
• Dealing with potential breaches of the policy
• Considerations around contractual arrangements
• Managing testing results and related information

Important considerations

Introducing drug and alcohol testing involves more than simply purchasing testing kits. Employers should consider whether they have the appropriate contractual authority to undertake testing, whether consultation is required, how testing will be carried out, how results and information will be managed, and whether the proposed testing arrangements are reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.

This template should therefore be reviewed and adapted to reflect your organisation's specific circumstances, the nature of the roles involved and any contractual arrangements already in place before it is implemented.

Please note

This document is provided as a template and starting point only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice tailored to your organisation and circumstances.

Employment law and data protection requirements can be complex and fact-specific. You should ensure the policy is appropriate for your organisation and complies with the requirements applicable to you before implementing it. Independent legal or professional advice should be obtained where necessary.

Copyright and permitted use

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