2nd March 2010, 10:07 AM
The bottom line is responsibility.
The company should have a clear policy on drugs and alcohol - written into contract. Stating clearly the actions taken . The construction company can ask for drug testing on sites, however, it is the responsibility of the archaeological company to carry it out, if they have a drugs / alcohol policy.
Seriously, having a spliff on a Saturday night is different from having a session every day... If you have got bladdered the night before, got to bed at 2 and are up at 6am then I would really not like to have you drive me to site as a driver, neither would I like to see you trying to hold your hangover while trying to watch a JCB etc.... risk management starts with responsibility, with responsibility comes a maturity of action.
A clear Policy and a bit of common sense...
The company should have a clear policy on drugs and alcohol - written into contract. Stating clearly the actions taken . The construction company can ask for drug testing on sites, however, it is the responsibility of the archaeological company to carry it out, if they have a drugs / alcohol policy.
Seriously, having a spliff on a Saturday night is different from having a session every day... If you have got bladdered the night before, got to bed at 2 and are up at 6am then I would really not like to have you drive me to site as a driver, neither would I like to see you trying to hold your hangover while trying to watch a JCB etc.... risk management starts with responsibility, with responsibility comes a maturity of action.
A clear Policy and a bit of common sense...