Posted By John Sproul
Dave,

I have implemented a drug and alcohol policy previously for a construction related company, which was also classed as a medium risk.

The BAC level set was that of the current drink drive limit.

The testing of employees was conducted randomly using a screening service, the costs borne by the company.

Your difficulty may be in how you intend to 'test' employees as normally the screening service requires some notice prior to employees being screened.

There are various human and legal rights, etc. which may have to be considered too.

Although you have classed warehouse and distribution as medium risk, employees no doubt operate vehicles and equipment to place and remove pallets on racking and load/unload vehicles. These activities can often be regarded as high risk and therefore operators must be fully aware and focused on the activity.

You would therefore be able to implement a more strict internal measure but you need to be able to police it for it to be effective.

John.