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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2

Alcohol Levels

All employees must ensure that, when they attend work or return
to work following a break taken off the premises, the alcohol level
in their system does not exceed the Company’s maximum
permitted limit. This applies to all employees of the Company,
whatever their role, and whether or not the employee will be
driving a Company vehicle or their own vehicle on Company
business.

The Company’s maximum permitted limit is anything at or below the legal drink drive limit,
as set out in the table below:
Level of Alcohol Legal Drink Drive
Limit

Micrograms per 100 35
millilitres of breath
Milligrams per 100 80
millilitres of blood

Milligrams per 100 107
millilitres of urine
It is important to remember the ‘morning after effect’. Alcohol consumed the previous
evening may still be in the blood stream the following morning.

If special circumstances arise which require the drinking of alcoholic beverages on or off the
premises during working hours, employees should discuss this with one of the Directors/
Managers. Employees who entertain or are entertained by clients during working hours or
at events on behalf of the company employees should ensure that they only drink in
moderation, i.e., the level of alcohol in their blood must not exceed the Company’s maximum
permitted limit and their drinking conduct must not bring the Company into disrepute at any
time.

Disciplinary Action
Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Company
Disciplinary Procedures. Instances of repeated or Gross Misconduct may result in Dismissal.

Drugs
Do not work or drive while you are under the influence of any alcohol or drugs. Listed below
are drugs that are generally accepted as being banned substances. If you are taking any of
these drugs you should not be driving (Check with your GP before driving):-
• Amphetamines
• Methylamphetamines
• Benzodiazepine Be aware that these drugs and alcohol can
• Methaqualone stay in your body for up to 72 hours
• Barbiturates Random testing is also carried out and
• Propoxyphene could lead to disciplinary procedures
being followed if a positive test is
• Phencyclidine suspected.
• Cannabis

• Cocaine
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