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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

Alcohol policies

It is estimated that 65% of Scottish companies have an alcohol policy.However, the costs associated with alcohol at work, the impact of currentlegislation, and the notable links between alcohol and ill health suggest thatalcohol policies are becoming an essential part of good business practice.Small and large businesses alike are advised by major bodies such as theConfederation of British Industry (CBI), the Health & Safety Executive(HSE), the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) and the Federation of SmallBusinesses to adopt alcohol policies.

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