Alcohol Consumption H&S Guidance Sheet

The risks of alcohol in the workplace.

Alcohol consumption in the workplace poses significant dangers, as it impairs cognitive and motor skills, leading to reduced productivity, increased workplace accidents, and compromised decision-making.

Employees under the influence of alcohol are more likely to make errors, exhibit poor judgment, and engage in risky behaviours, jeopardising their safety and that of their colleagues. Moreover, it can foster a hostile or uncomfortable work environment, hinder teamwork and communication, and erode employee morale.

What is a H&S guidance sheet?

Our health & safety guidance sheets condense major areas of health & safety legislation into a simplified, easily digestible format. They provide essential knowledge to assist in addressing health & safety concerns, while reducing associated risks and helping to safeguard you and your team.

Whether you’re an employer, an employee or in a self-employed role, it’s good practice to be aware of potential H&S issues and ensure that all activities adhere to H&S regulations and guidelines.

Guidance sheet structure:

Each guidance sheet provides an overview of the subject matter, in this case Alcohol consumption, along side essential information, regulations and good practice advice for applying H&S legislation within your workplace. There's also a summary section covering the main learnings of the sheet.

Deliver professional safety briefings.

Guidance sheets can be used to deliver professional safety briefings or informal group discussions. These briefings, often called Toolbox Talks, can be given daily to promote a safety culture within your business. They're an excellent way to refresh knowledge and to keep safety at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

You will receive:

• 1 x A4 size PDF document
• 1 x User instructions