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Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace A manager's checklist When you suspect someone of being on drugs or alcohol, the actions and behaviour leading to the suspicion must be documented. Actionswhich result in reasonable-suspicion testing will occasionally be single actions, although for many employees there is a pattern of behaviour which indicates a problem. In either case, the supervisor is required to document problems and give written explanation of the incidents, giving specific information on what was done or said, the date it occurred, etc. ATTENDANCE A. Frequent absences, especially for colds, flu, gastritis,
B. Improbable excuses for absences C. Frequent Monday/Friday/holiday absences D. Unexcused absences E. Tardiness/leaving work early F. Long lunches or breaks G. Unexplained disappearances from the job Specifics:
HEALTH AND SAFETY A. High on-the-job accident rate B. Accidents off the job (but affecting performance) C. Careless handling and maintenance of equipment D. Needless risk-taking E. Disregard for safety of others Specifics:
PERSONAL APPEARANCE A. Smells of alcohol B. Slurred speech C. Bloodshot eyes, unfocused vision, glassy eyes D. Deteriorating personal appearance E. Observed using alcohol or drugs F. Increased concern about family or marital difficulties,
G. Dramatic change in appearance H. Looks tired, without sleep Specifics:
MENTAL FACTORS A. Decreased concentration or increased confusion B. Difficulty understanding and following instructions C. Poor short-term memory D. Repeated mistakes, especially the same ones E. Increased carelessness, errors in judgment F. Increasing difficulty handling complex assignments Specifics:
GENERAL PERFORMANCE A. Jobs take more time B. Alternate periods of high and low productivity C. Missed deadlines D. Work requires greater effort E. Increased wasted material F. Increasing customer complaints G. Improbably excuses for poor job performance H. Cannot be depended on to be where they say they will
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I. Blames others for personal problems Specifics:
PEER RELATIONSHIPS A. Altercations with others B. Avoidance of others, isolation on job C. Over-reaction to real or imagined criticism D. Borrowing money from co-workers, wants check early E. Wide mood swings F. Concerns and complaints raised by co-workers G. Emotional outbursts such as anger, tears, laughter Specifics:
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