As a minimum, your organisation needs a credible and functioning Drug and Alcohol Policy.The policy should not just be words on paper to tick a box for compliance but in order to protect you the management, something that can be seen by a judge to be active and up to date. You need to clearly set out your company expectations when it comes to drug and alcohol consumption. A policy must be understandable by the employees, simple yet concise and robust, ultimately fair but leaving no room for misinterpretation. You need to clearly set out your company expectations when it comes to drug and alcohol consumption. The screening must be backed up with a UKAS accredited sample confirmation. This is an absolute, to protect both the employee and the employers.
Simply state the aims of the document
Refer to relevant legislation
State the consequences of failing to comply, referring to the disciplinary procedure
Cover confidentiality and the levels of support available
Provide clear definitions
Explain how the screening will take place, for whom and how
Give an overview of the screening method and confirmation process
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