Procedure on Substance and Alcohol Abuse

Responsibility

 

BCW Training Ltd is aware that substances and alcohol could affect the training environment.  Where it appears that a person is under the influence of a substance or alcohol, action will be taken to ensure health, safety and welfare of others in the workplace.  Substance and alcohol abuse will not be tolerated in the workplace.

 

Procedure

 

  1. If a person appears to 2 members of staff to be under the influence of a substance or alcohol then she/he will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

 

 

  1. If the person refuses to leave the premises or there is any other risk of danger, the police will be called immediately.

 

 

  1. If a person informs BCW Training Ltd of a substance or alcohol problem, then we will assist him/her in finding professional help.

 

 

  1. If a person does not inform BCW Training Ltd of a substance or alcohol problem, resulting behaviour cannot be tolerated.

 

 

  1. Misconduct under the influence will be dealt with through the disciplinary procedures.