Substance Misuse in the Workplace
Alcohol and other drug abuse is one of the most serious health problems affecting employers today, the costs are staggering - more than £20 billion a year in crime, absenteeism, accidents, lost productivity and related problems.
For an informal chat about how KCA can help you to manage substance misuse in the workplace, call 01474 326 168 or email tcw@kca.org.uk
KCA can work with your business to:
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Raise awareness of drug/alcohol issues within the workplace
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Advise and review drug/alcohol policies
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Develop methods of appropriate delivery of information
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Provide training within the workplace
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Make available Employee Assistance Programmes where required
Services available:
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Advice and information for businesses
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Policy development and implementation
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Employee Assistance Programmes
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Training for managers
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Informal training for employees
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Helpline
Policy Development and Implementation
KCA can advise organisations on:
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Rationale for policy development
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Policy content
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Aims and objectives
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Responsibilities
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Definitions
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Safeguards
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Confidentiality
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Help
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Information
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Disciplinary action
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Policy implementation
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)
EAPs are one of the most effective ways to deal with alcohol and other drug problems in the workplace, they can enhance the work climate of an organisation and promote the health and well being of everyone involved.
Training
For Managers
Managers play a central role in the effective implementation of a drug/alcohol policy. They are in a position to recognise early warning indicators of drug/alcohol use and are therefore well placed if suitability trained to address the issue before it becomes a problem.
For Employees
An information session for employees to raise the level of drug and alcohol awareness providing basic information in a way that is appropriate to the specific requirements of the organisations.