DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
TBGL Marine Consultancy Ltd requires all of its employees and contractors to be sober at all times whilst travelling on and/or carrying out business on behalf of the Company. This is an essential requirement to maintaining a safe environment and key to the safety of the Company and its staff.
The objective of this policy is to remind individuals of their responsibilities to the Company and others whilst working on board ships, terminals and offices, or within any marine facility, and to act as an effective deterrent against abuse and misuse of alcohol and/or drugs.
POLICY
The following fundamental principles regarding drugs and alcohol shall be enforced:
- No person shall, whilst at work or before proceeding to work is impaired by drug and/or alcohol.
- The managers and all personnel may be subject to testing and screening for drugs and/or alcohol abuse during routine medical examinations. They may also be tested.
Following any incident or accident.
- When an individual’s behaviour gives rise to suspicion of impairment.
- When required by law/ authorities / Organization Management.
- Upon receipt of a customer complaint.
- When required, as a policy, of any of our customers.
The organisation defines “alcohol impairment” as having a blood alcohol content of greater than zero mg/ 100ml.
The misuse of legitimate drugs, or the use, possession of illicit or un-prescribed controlled drugs is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any use of a controlled substance which causes or contributes to unsafe, unacceptable or unusual job performance is also prohibited.
Full co-operation will be given to public authorities in the criminal prosecution of anyone using, possessing or smuggling illegal drugs or drugs paraphernalia.
Guidance is given on the consumption of alcohol to ensure that personnel are not impaired when performing duties.