Drugs and alcohol

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    Why employers need to rethink the workplace alcohol culture

    Employers have a crucial role to play in reducing alcohol harm among their staff, through approaches such as education, confidential support and ending the stigma about seeking help for a problem with alcohol.

    By Janet Hadley, Choose Sunrise on 16 October 2023

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    Time for testing: drugs and alcohol

    Recent research shows the majority of employees support workplace testing for drugs and alcohol as part of wider measures to keep everyone safe at work, and developments in testing technology mean the process is now simpler, faster and less invasive for all concerned.

    By Dave Head, Draeger Safety UK on 13 October 2023

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    Drug and alcohol testing at work: getting started

    Drug and alcohol testing can play a vital role in ensuring the safety of everyone at work, but it’s crucial the reasons for testing are properly explained to staff, and the correct testing equipment is used.

    By Connor Deith, AlcoDigital on 06 October 2023

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    Testing times

    New research shows a majority of workers would be happy to be tested for drugs and alcohol at work to keep everyone safe, and developments in oral fluid testing kits mean the process is now faster and less invasive.

    By Ian Gil-Rodriguez, Draeger Safety UK on 18 January 2023

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    Alcohol and the workplace – the hidden threat to employee wellbeing

    Starting conversations at work about the health risks posed by excessive alcohol consumption can bring benefits – not just for the wellbeing of employees but the organisation’s productivity and safety standards.

    By Jane Gardiner, Alcohol Change UK on 02 December 2022