Alcohol and Drugs Solutions

NIVHA is now established as Northern Ireland's leading provider of workplace alcohol and drugs testing. We provide tailored services for:

• Corporate Customers

• Healthcare Sector

• Criminal Justice System

According to the Institute of Personnel and Development, having a clear policy on drug misuse is essential (Download Policy)The policy should aim to prevent drug misuse by raising employees' awareness through education programmes on health and safety risks. It should concentrate on encouraging those with a problem to come forward at an early stage before accidents happen or performance suffers. The emphasis should be on rehabilitation with dismissal as a last resort.

Source: Press release from The Institute of Personnel and Development

Did You Know?

• Majority of people with an alcohol problem are in employment - HSE Guide for employers on alcohol at work HSE 1996
• 17% of employees reported that they had used drugs at some time - NICS Workforce Health Survey 2000
• 60% of employers surveyed reported problems due to alcohol misuse Personnel Today 2000