Contents:

  1. Introduction

  2. Drug Use

  3. Alcohol Consumption

  4. What we can expect from you

  5. Manager Responsibilities

6.  Smoking and E-cigarettes

7.  Support for you - national helplines

1. Introduction:

We want to ensure a working environment where you can carry out your duties in an enjoyable, safe and effective manner.

Alcohol and drug misuse affects performance, conduct and relationships.  Those who develop alcohol or drug related problems can cause harm to themselves and to others.

This Policy applies to all employees within the Company and to all agents, contractors, consultants, and any other individual working for, or on behalf of, Automata Technologies Ltd.

For the purposes of this Policy, work means any of our offices or off-site locations as well as events that might form part of your working life, for instance work related socials, Band nights, Away Days, Christmas and Summer Parties.

2. Drug Use:

2.1 Illegal activity while at work or at a work-related event is considered gross misconduct.

2.2 The possession or use of illegal drugs, substances defined as legal highs and prescription drugs that have not been prescribed for the user are strictly forbidden in the workplace, client sites, company vehicles, and at company events (for example Christmas and summer parties, etc.).

2.3 If any such incidents take place, they will be investigated by the Company and may result in disciplinary action up to dismissal.

3. Alcohol Consumption:

3.1 Whilst we’re casual about having a couple of drinks in the office at lunchtime or after work, you should not at any time drink in excess or at all if you are operating any kind of machinery. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted in any of our workshop spaces.

3.2 During any Company event where you are permitted to consume alcohol, you must do so in moderation and work performance should not be impacted.  Alcohol must not be consumed in any situation where, as a direct consequence, the safety of the employee or others is put at risk. Examples include driving or using IT systems which hold sensitive data and where error could damage the interests of the Company.