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HSE National Policy

HSE National Policy and Procedure for the Management of Intoxicant Misuse


Topic: Management of intoxicant misuse
Document Owner: Chief People Officer
National Group: National Health & Safety Function (Policy Team), National HR
Effective From: 15 October 2025
It is the Policy of the Health Service Executive (HSE) to ensure as far as is reasonably practicable the protection of employees from the potential risks related to the misuse of intoxicants in work.
HSE National Policy and Procedure for the Management of Intoxicant Misuse
PDF, 1.44MB

This policy provides a framework for the fair management of employees experiencing the effects of intoxicant misuse at work, while at the same time ensuring all reasonable steps are taken to support employees to overcome health related issues. Employees disclosing a problem with intoxicant use will be regarded as having a health problem which will be treated with sensitivity and discretion.

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