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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

• Morphine/Codeine

You must also be aware of the morning aftereffects associated with alcohol or drug
consumption. You have a responsibility to inform your manager if you are unfit to drive for the
stated reasons. Driving on company business while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
will lead to disciplinary action.

Please also be aware that Antihistamine that is either bought over the counter or prescribed
can cause drowsiness and affect your ability to drive safely.

Always read the label to ensure that you can drive safely when taking any medication.

Please also refer to the Employee handbook and Health and Safety Policy for further
clarification.

Reporting When you are Sick
If you cannot attend work because you are sick or injured, you should communicate with
your manager as early as possible and no later than 30 minutes after the time when you are
normally expected to start work. On return to work you will be asked to attend a back to work
interview. This may be to ensure that you are fit to return to work, notify you of any changes
that have occurred whilst you have been off sick or to confirm that you have submitted the
necessary certificates. More information can be found in the company handbook.

Medical conditions
If you have one or more of the medical conditions below, or have a condition that makes you
unfit to drive, you must inform your line manager and the Drivers’ Medical Unit, DVLA
Swansea:

• Epilepsy/fits or blackouts;
• Repeated attacks of sudden disabling giddiness;
• Diabetes controlled by insulin or tablets;
• An implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator;
• Angina (heart pain) brought on by driving;
• Parkinson’s disease;
• Narcolepsy or sleep apnoea syndrome;
• Persistent alcohol misuse or dependency;
• Persistent drug misuse or dependency;
• Ever experienced a major or minor stroke;
• Undergone any type of brain surgery, or had severe head injury involving in-patient
treatment, or brain tumour;
• Any other chronic neurological condition;
• A serious problem with memory;
• A severe learning disability;
• Serious psychiatric illness or mental ill-health; or
• Any persistent limb problem for which your driving has to be restricted to certain types
of vehicles or those with adapted controls.

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