magners 107 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 went to work today,me and the lads all in the warehouse working away then the boss comes on to the floor said right lads theres a guy here to do a drink and drug test???? lets just say there was a lot of white faces ffs i was first up out of 6 random people thank fu*k no drink last night ... all went well for everone, untill next time...this guy says every firm is getting this done SO WATCH OUT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 went to work today,me and the lads all in the warehouse working away then the boss comes on to the floor said right lads theres a guy here to do a drink and drug test???? lets just say there was a lot of white faces ffs i was first up out of 6 random people thank fu*k no drink last night ... all went well for everone, untill next time...this guy says every firm is getting this done SO WATCH OUT Not bad getting it on a Wedensday......imagine a Monday..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,598 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Depends what you do. If your an airline pilot, fair enough. If you push a sack truck about on a loading bay it's not really neccessary IMHO. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 If its not in your contract and without your consent they cant do diddly squat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
artic 595 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 If its not in your contract and without your consent they cant do diddly squat. Wrong, you cant be made to take a test, however if refused, and the boss so to speak believes you should be tested, then he has the right to disapline and take you through the occupational health for a test, and maybe sack you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert64 1,882 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 there's probably redundances on the way, its one way of getting rid of a few without having to give them anything seen it done before where lads have been finished for f**k all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Depends what you do. If your an airline pilot, fair enough. If you push a sack truck about on a loading bay it's not really neccessary IMHO. Cheers, D. I dunno about this. Usually I'm not one for H&S BS, but operating machinery around other people is a responsibility which if it were to go wrong could have pretty awful consequences. If someone is coming off something or sick/wrecked from the night before, they're not exactly the sharpest tack in the box. (MAY have misunderstood the term sack truck, for some reason read it as fork lift!) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) i would`nt like to be working in a warehouse where sme twat driving a fork lift was under the influance ..i dnt think its a bad thing my lads been laying tarmac on a new bypass and they get checked everyday .. Edited September 14, 2011 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chook1 184 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2008/04/23/45561/legal-q.html Q Can an employer undertake random drug or alcohol testing of all employees?A The extent to which employers can require employees to undertake random drug or alcohol testing is limited, even where there is a right to test the employee in their contract of employment. An unreasonable request to take a test will result in a breach of the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence. This could lead to an employee successfully claiming unfair constructive dismissal. Obtaining samples without consent could, in addition, constitute the criminal offences of assault or battery. In the absence of factors indicating that the employee is using, or is affected by, alcohol or drugs at work, the employer will have to ensure it can justify any testing it wishes to carry out. Q Can an employer immediately dismiss someone if they test positive for drugs or alcohol? A Employers should always ensure that they follow the statutory disciplinary procedures, together with any of their own policies and procedures before taking a decision to dismiss. Failure to follow the statutory procedures will result in the dismissal being automatically unfair. Employers should be careful not to pre-judge the situation and should allow the employee to state their case. The employee may claim to be suffering from an addiction. In this case, employers would be prudent to treat the employee as if they are suffering from an illness. This means, for example, that employers should take reasonable steps to determine the employee's chances of recovery (eg, by seeking medical evidence), allow a reasonable period of time for recovery and consider whether it is appropriate to assist treatment, for example by contributing towards the cost of counselling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmys shop 182 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 went to work today,me and the lads all in the warehouse working away then the boss comes on to the floor said right lads theres a guy here to do a drink and drug test???? lets just say there was a lot of white faces ffs i was first up out of 6 random people thank fu*k no drink last night ... all went well for everone, untill next time...this guy says every firm is getting this done SO WATCH OUT Lucky for you ,do you think i could bluff my way in by saying the exact same ,then produce the cable ties ,now im only joking . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 iv you have a phobia of needled and you cant piss what happens lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) If its not in your contract and without your consent they cant do diddly squat. Wrong, you cant be made to take a test, however if refused, and the boss so to speak believes you should be tested, then he has the right to disapline and take you through the occupational health for a test, and maybe sack you. You can't be made to take a drugs test, but if you refuse when your employer has good grounds for testing you under a proper occupational health and safety policy you may face disciplinary action, including being sacked. Yes your right,i meant to say they cant force you to take a test,unless you've got something to hide it shouldn't be a problem. Edited September 14, 2011 by ArchieHood Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 iv you have a phobia of needled and you cant piss what happens lol anal probe .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dymented 2,220 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 No sympathy for them there big enough to do it let them suffer the consequence some little bag head or drunk runs your kids over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 iv you have a phobia of needled and you cant piss what happens lol anal probe .. yes please the bigger the better but god knows what sick shit they would find up there ,drugs would be the least of my problems ,once they get past the hemeroids that is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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