Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
This decision records the fact that a new Drug
and Alcohol Policy and Testing was agreed by the Chief Executive
under delegated powers on 10th December 2024. A report will be
provided to the next meeting of the Employment Committee with
further details of the revised policy.
The proposal aims to mitigate risks within operational services,
particularly in areas where environmental permits necessitate
robust safeguards against associated risks. With the upcoming
Christmas period, there is heightened concern that services may
face increased vulnerability to employees attending work under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. This time of year, significantly
amplifies these risks, necessitating timely and decisive
action.
The implementation of the Drugs and Alcohol
(D&A) policy, including the introduction of randomised testing,
is being proposed outside the standard governance process, which
typically involves the CLT and Employment Committee. A report will
be provided to the next meeting of the committee.
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Publication date: 30/01/2025
Date of decision: 10/12/2024