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Substance Misuse at Work
Understand your organisation's responsibilities for managing alcohol and drug misuse at work: legal obligations, recognising signs, supporting employees, and safety-critical roles.
1 modules, 1 lessons~7 minutes80% pass mark4 flipcards, 1 scenario
CPD Aligned
This course provides general awareness. Organisations should develop substance misuse policies tailored to their industry and seek legal and occupational health advice.
What you will learn
- Explain the legal framework around substance misuse at work
- Recognise signs that an employee may be affected by substance misuse
- Describe the employer's duty of care and the balance between safety and support
- Know when to intervene and how to refer employees to appropriate support
Who is this for?
All managers, HR professionals, and employees in safety-critical roles who need to understand substance misuse policies and their responsibilities
Course details
Duration~7 min
Modules1
Lessons1
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.1
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Transport and Works Act 1992, Road Traffic Act 1988
Course Modules
1
Managing Substance Misuse at Work
~7 minLegal obligations, recognising signs, and supporting employees
Legal Framework and Employer Responsibilities
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 4 questions
Total Questions
4
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
1/1
Certificate
Yes
v1.0.0 | Updated 2026-07-01 | Sources verified 2026-07-01
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