Reduce the risk of Alcohol at Work

Alcohol at work can be a serious issues and research has shows that certain industries are more likely to have an increase of alcohol consumption. These include mining and construction, hospitality, arts and entertainments, utlities and wholesale.

It has also been identified that the workplace, including the set up and the way the industry works can also increase the likelihood of alcohol at work increase including; shiftworking, working conditions – for example hazardous, hot, cramped, at height, underground, personal conflict and stress, low job security or lack of control, changes at work and a drinking culture being seen as normal at work.

Research has shown that consumption tends to be higher among people in managerial and professional roles compared to lower paid occupations.

Implementing an alcohol at work and drugs policies and measures can make a difference to workplace safety, productiving and employee wellbeing. These could include awarness raising activites, ensuring social events arent entirely geared around alcohol, at events offer alcohol free drinks as well as putting in place an employee assistance programme to allow employees to access support for their mental and physicla health.

An EAP is a 24/7 helpline service intended to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and wellbeing. EAP generally include assessment, short-term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family – wherever they are in the world.

BDHL can build a bespoke employee benefits programme tailored for your business to meet your companies requirements, budget and ethos inclunding an EAP. Call or email the team today on 01892 891900 / enquiries@bdhl.co.uk