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HWL - Simple Guide: Alcohol and drugs in the workplace
| Contents: | Why have a policy? Legal duties and obligations Key steps The principles Developing a policy Developing a policy - agencies that can provide expert help Alcohol policies |
Developing a policy - agencies that can provide expert help
Professional trainers
The Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS now Health Scotland), the Scottish Council onAlcohol (now Alcohol Focus Scotland) and the Industrial Society have trained a network of professionals onthe subject of alcohol in employment. A central list of qualified trainers canbe obtained by telephoning Health Scotland on 0131Â 536Â 5500.
Health boards
Have a range of specialists including those from health promotion andoccupational health who can provide you with help. To find your localspecialist contact your health board (listed under 'Health' in your telephonedirectory).
Alcohol Focus Scotland
Can provide in-house specialists in the field of workplace alcohol policiesand/or direct you to a network of local alcohol counselling agencies. To findyour nearest local contact telephone Alcohol Focus Scotland on0141 572 6700.