Employers ignore employees' substance abuse

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A survey by the Institute of Personnel and Development (IPD) found that drug abuse by workers in the UK may be more prevalent than employers realise. 15% of personnel managers have received reports of illegal drugs being used by employees over the past year and the IPD calls on organisations not to be complacent about the growing problem. Chief Inspector David Williams of the Greater Manchester Police drug prevention unit, believes employers do not take the problem seriously enough and believes they should implement policies to cover substance abuse, including alcohol misuse.

Surveys, Substance abuse

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Sight safe

Article Abstract:

There is an apathy towards wearing eye protection in certain industry sectors, such as agriculture, construction, laboratories and mines, according to sales and marketing director of Pulsafe Eye and Face Protection Division, Richard Kenwood. Many eye injuries are preventable and employers have a responsibility under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work 1992 Regulations to provide personal protective equipment to their employees. Manufacturers also have responsibilities to test their products against specific performance standards.

Standards, Eyeglasses, Protective, Protective eyewear

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