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`Drug & alcohol policy

1. Purpose & Brief

This policy aims to ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment by addressing
the use and misuse of drugs and alcohol within We Wonders International Pvt Ltd.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and visitors of We Wonders International
Pvt Ltd.

3. Prohibited behaviours

 Consumption of alcohol during work hours, including lunch breaks.


 Use or possession of illegal drugs on company premises.
 Reporting to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

4. Legal

 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to protect the health,
safety and welfare of their employees and others who may be affected by their
activities, as far as is reasonably practicable.
 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers
to carry out a risk assessment to identify hazards in the workplace and put measures
in place to minimise these risks.
 The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) is the main legislation covering drugs and categorises
them as classes A, B and C. These drugs are called controlled substances and class A
drugs are considered to be the most harmful under this act. It is illegal for anyone,
whether at work or not to produce, supply or be in possession of illegal drugs.
Employers may be liable if they knowingly allow dispensing, manufacturing,
possession, using or selling on their premises

5. Consequences of violation

 Violations of this policy, such as possession of illegal drugs, will result in disciplinary
actions, up to and including termination.

6. Reporting
Employees are encouraged to report any suspected violations to their supervisors or the HR
department.

7. Review
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.

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