It is an offence for employers to allow employees to carry out work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it is also the employers responsibility to look after the health and safety of their employees.

• Transport and works act 1992 section 27, 28 and 38
• Health and safety at work act section 3 (1)
• Misuse of drugs act, 1971

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