Alberta Impairment & Substance Dependency

States that your company won't tolerate drugs and alcohol in the workplace, and non-adherence to this policy is a serious offense. 

Helps promote a Workplace that’s safe and prevents awkward situations.

Staff can pose a serious health and safety risk to other Staff and Company Stakeholders, as well as create embarrassing situations.

None. This policy is generic enough to be used in any office setting. 

This topic is dependent. 

• Review the list of policies listed under: Read in Conjunction With.  Refer to the Learn More link if you make any deletions or changes to the names of those policies

If this topic won't be reviewed by legal counsel, it should be approved by Finance or the position in your company that is responsible for legal matters, such as contracts.

Refer to resources in Impairment & Substance Dependencies policy. 

• Remember that the policies outlined in Staff Policies are policies that protect your business and outline Staff's obligations that they will have to adhere to after signing the Staff Policies Agreement. This policy discusses the prohibitions for staff so they understand what's not acceptable. Impairment & Substance Dependencies policy on the other hand, is not included in the Staff Policies section as it outlines your company's obligations. It addresses the procedures your company must follow when someone is impaired or has a substance dependency - which does not need to be signed off by Staff. 
• As with any policy, this policy has to be applied consistently. If your company has a drinking culture where it's acceptable to drink at lunch and return to the office, or it's known by management that employees keep bottles of tequila in their desks, it will be very difficult to enforce this policy when needed.  
• Your senior managers must lead by example.