Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Seminars

AcumenEdge have been running these seminars / workshops over the past three years. They are attended by a cross section of companies from all industries. 

According to the British Crime Survey carried out by the Home Office, nearly half of all people aged between 16 and 29 have used an illegal drug in the last 12 months. 70% of substance misusers are working in full-time employment and are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in an accident in the workplace than their substance-free colleagues.

Substance misuse is currently costing UK industry an estimated £12-16 billion every year in workplace accidents, claims for compensation, ill health, absenteeism, reduced productivity and criminal activity.

Some of the undesirable consequences of the Health and Safety breaches as a result of substance misuse could be:

1. Companies being fined
2. Enforcement notices including shutdown
3. Directors being charged with Corporate Manslaughter
4. Adverse publicity affecting reputation
5. Deteriorating relationships with employees.
   
   
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