Managing Drug and Alcohol at Work
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'Managing drugs and alcohol at work: Don't know where to start or too afraid to ask!'
Daniel Jones from D.tec International and Charlotte Le Maire, Motor Defence and Regulatory Solicitor from Arch Law will be joining Andrew Drewary FCILT, Road Safety Consultant and Collision Investigator of Road Safety Smart for this session.
Employers have a legal, moral, and social responsibility to ensure their drivers remain drug and alcohol-free at the wheel. However, managing drug and alcohol (D&A) use in the workplace can be perceived as a complex, unmanageable and an uncomfortable problem.
Despite the misconception that drug misuse in the workplace is not a common occurrence, the effects of ‘lockdown’ have had a considerable impact on the consumption of drugs and alcohol across the UK, with many individuals turning to substance use and alcohol as a coping strategy to combat anxiety, stress and fatigue brought about by changes in their working patterns.
Police drug-drive statistics show that since the start of lockdown in March 2020, drink/driving offences have increased by 250% and drug/drive offences have increased by 400%, with prescription drugs being a major issue. However, to show how big a problem these figures are for employers, 50% of the drink and drug driving offences have been drivers who were driving for work at the time!
This interactive roundtable session will give you an introduction into how to manage drugs and alcohol in the workplace, with insights into:
1. Your obligations and what you can and cannot do legally.
2. The impact of drink and drug driving on your business
3. The importance of a robust and active Drug and Alcohol Policy
4. What is an effective random testing system
5. The tell tale signs and what to look out for
6. The effects on driving
7. The importance of the education and training for drivers and managers to deter and protect
MORNING INVENTORY:
08:30 - Breakfast Sandwich & Refreshments
08:45 – Introduction SM UK
08:50 – Managing Drug and Alcohol at Work -
Road Safety Smart - DTEC International - Arch Law
09:50 – Q & A
10:15 – Refreshments & Workshop Tour
10:30 - Close