Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training                                                                All employers and managers should be aware of the problem of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, the effect on individual employees and the potential costs for employers, associated with absenteeism, poor performance and company image.

Employers need to be aware of the employment law, the implications of employees taking drugs, and their responsibilities when trying to determine if such a problem exists. 

In order to combat drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace, it is necessary to raise awareness amongst managers, supervisors and staff, arming yourself with the knowledge necessary to tackle this problem and create a safer, happier, substance-free working environment.

DATAC Services supply everything you could possibly need to successfully raise awareness within your organisation, together with training and consultancy in the development and implementation of a substance misuse policy - all at very competitive prices.

If you do not wish to implement a policy at this time, or if you already have a policy and need to make it more effective, you may wish to consider investing in drug and alcohol awareness training specially tailored to the needs of your staff. This is the first easy step towards a drug and alcohol free workplace and may be all you require.

Although any training will be flexible and specific to your organisation’s needs, a typical one day training session for managers will include:
·   An outline of the legislative issues contained in the Misuse of Drugs Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and other relevant legislation
·   Implications of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
·   Information on the prevalence and effects of drug and alcohol misuse
·   Details of the drugs of misuse and how they are used
·   Signs of drug and alcohol misuse in employees and paraphernalia and other items which may be found in the workplace which can give an indication of drug misuse
·   Case Studies
·   Opportunity to view placebo drug kit

All training is relaxed, informal, interactive and thought provoking and is ideally suited to a maximum of 20 delegates. Half day or 90 minute sessions can also be arranged and DATAC Services will be happy to discuss your particular requirements.

DATAC Services can provide all IT and other equipment needed for the training session and will supply all training materials and resources.