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Alcohol and drugs at work

Fitness for work and what happens if you are not fit.

Fit for work

Applies to: everyone at [company], on site, on company business and in company vehicles.

What you must do
1. Arrive fit for work. Do not use or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while working or on company premises.
2. If you take prescribed medicine that may affect your alertness or safety, tell [name or role] in confidence so your work can be adjusted.
3. [Describe testing, if the company tests, and when.]
4. If you are not fit for work you will be sent off the site safely, and the matter will follow [the company disciplinary code].
5. If you need help with alcohol or drug use, speak to [name or role]. Asking for help is treated with care and in confidence.

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A starting point, not legal advice or a safety standard. Fill in the [square brackets] and check it against your own risk assessment and the law that applies to you.