FIT TO WORK POLICY STATEMENT

1.0.         PURPOSE

This Policy outlines one of the commitments of the company to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the company’s employees and others who may be affected by their activities.

A number of Policies/Procedures support this as follows:

 Fatigue Management Policy

Alcohol & Drugs Policy

Health & Safety Policy

Occupational Health Procedure

Whatever the circumstances, employees will not be allowed to work if considered unfit to do so.

2.0.         SCOPE

The Policy applies to all activities.  Fitness to work may be affected by a number of situations:

• Fatigue

• Illness or bad health

• Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

3.0.         RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of the Directors to ensure that this policy is implemented & adhered to.

4.0.         PROCEDURE

4.1.         Preventative measures

OMC endeavour to ensure that employees are fit for work by the following methods:

• Checking the employees at the start of each shift for signs of fatigue, intoxication or drugs misuse

• Encouraging employees to advise management of any concerns with regard to fatigue or ill health

• Requiring employees to declare any medication (prescribed or otherwise) which may affect their ability to safely carry out their duties.

• Encouraging employees to declare any mental health issues.

• Discussing at employee’s annual review any concerns raised either by the employee or the reviewer.

4.2.         Reactive measures

OMC will be proactive in addressing issues arising in relation the employee’s fitness to work:

•   Where appropriate a change of duties or shift patterns may be considered

• Make referral to professional advice

• Suggest the use of a support group in the instance of drug or alcohol misuse

G.  O’MAHONEY              Managing Director

28/02/2024                         Revision 0