Posted By Robert Paterson Hi to Fellow professionals I am looking at forming an alcohol and drug policy for the workplace and would like a few pointers in how to begin. If anyone would like to share any polices that they have I would be most obliged. We have machine operatore and forklift drivers. Thanks in advance. Kind Regards Robert Paterson

Posted By Jonathan Breeze Robert, I am in the middle of preparing such a document for approval and will forward a copy of my scrawlings forthwith. Biggest problem I have encountered so far is the willingness of some staff to buy in to the concept that they are actually being paid by their employer for their UNIMPAIRED time! But we're working on that attitude and it's as well that it came out during the consultation phase, than after the policy had been implemented.

Posted By Nick Egan I'm not sure I would agree with Johnathan's concept, that an employer pays you for just for your "unimpaired time". Surely case law has been built on the concept of "you take as you find". What about the employee impaired because a virus, or the working mum (or dad)of a baby who has had a sleepless night? Johnathan's concept is too Orwellian. Cheers Nick

Posted By Robert Paterson Hi Anthony That would be ideal. Tried to open the web page but the browser does not identify the web address, Can you confirm the web address? Thanks in advance Regards Robert Paterson