CS 1.1

Question 1

Purpose of Drug and Alcohol policy

Answer 1

• no employee works whilst under influence
• no employee sells/gives away/consumes illegal drugs/alcohol whilst on duty
• no employee is taking any prescribed/non-prescibed medication which may impair their ability without first informing manager/control

Question 2

All aspects of the absence from work reporting process

Answer 2

• Call Absence Hotline in advance of start of duty
• If not possible personally to arrange for someone else to inform company
• Inform TCS at least 12 hours before your next rostered turn
• Short periods of sickness require self-certification form + return to work interview
• 7+ days require doctor certificate
• 4 weeks+ may be required to undergo resumption of work medical before driving

Question 3

Action when having to take prescribed/non-prescribed medications/drugs

Answer 3

• Inform manager of details to allow for medicine check to take place
• Don’t take until check comes back

Question 4

Action required to maintain and certify traction/route competence

Answer 4

• If not worked for specific period of time you must notify Driver Manager in writing requesting refresher
• MYB to BAN - 3 months
• BSJ to OXF - 6 months
• Class 165/8 - 6 months
• If feel unsure at any time then can request refresher