About Management Training

A vital part of the introduction of a successful substance misuse policy (drug and alcohol policy) is the level of training given to management to ensure a consistent application of the policy.

The appropriate information at all levels of management provides the confidence to administer the company substance misuse policy (drug and alcohol policy) and procedures whenever required.

Management training is an important part of the implementation process of a substance misuse policy (drug and alcohol policy).

The purpose of training is to:

• Raise awareness of the signs and consequences of substance misuse.
• Safeguard, as far as is reasonably practicable, the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees.
• Understand why there is a need for a formal policy.
• Appreciate the legal requirements and implications of a policy.
• Appreciate the risks to health and safety of drug and alcohol misuse.
• Recognise illegal drugs and signs of possible substance abuse.
• Familiarise managers with the policy and methods of its implementation.
• Provide information on the nature and effects of substance misuse.
• Enable the use of a feedback mechanism for the continuing implementation of the policy.

We have gained a huge amount of experience in countering reservations to workplace policies and recommend structured training to all managers with responsibility for implementing and operating a substance misuse policy (drug and alcohol policy).

For companies looking to develop a policy, our training department run a number of standard training workshops, which provide the necessary guidance for management to understand all issues surrounding awareness and implementation before developing a suitable substance misuse policy (drug and alcohol policy).

Company specific training courses can also be developed and are used as an ideal communication and familiarisation tool to ensure consistent application of a substance misuse policy (drug and alcohol policy) to managers.

Datasheet Ref:MAN/101/03/05