Workplace Health & Safety, UK Substance Misuse Laws
Drug & Alcohol Awareness
Understand the impact of substance misuse, how to identify warning signs, and support policies to maintain workplace safety.
Duration
26 Minutes
Modules
4
Languages
English
Certificate
Instant PDF
Why This Course Matters
Creating safer, healthier workplaces through awareness and early intervention
Full-time workers in the UK spend on average 37.6 hours per week at work. This time presents opportunities to identify and address drug or alcohol misuse early. Unchecked substance abuse can harm health and relationships, increase workplace accidents, raise absenteeism, and reduce productivity. Proactive awareness and intervention help protect both individuals and organisations.
About the Course
This online course uses clear, engaging video lessons to guide learners through the risks, responsibilities, and preventative measures for substance misuse at work. It’s accessible on all devices, allows you to pause and resume at any time, and provides an instant certificate upon completion.
Take Control of Workplace Wellbeing Today
Protect your team, ensure compliance, and create a supportive work environment by completing this essential workplace awareness course.
What You’ll Learn
To make your learning experience as effective as possible, we’ve carefully structured each course into bite-sized modules. You’ll see a clear overview of every module, including its duration and the key topics it addresses, so you can easily navigate your training journey.
Module 1: Substance Misuse
⏱ Duration: 5 Minutes 57 Seconds- What constitutes substance misuse in the workplace
- Early signs and behavioural indicators
- Why early intervention matters
Module 2: Staff Responsibilities and Legalities
⏱ Duration: 8 Minutes 18 Seconds- Employer and employee legal duties
- Workplace policies and compliance with UK law
- Protecting health, safety, and organisational integrity
Module 3: Risks to Health and Alcohol Awareness
⏱ Duration: 6 Minutes 05 Seconds- Short- and long-term health risks of alcohol misuse
- Understanding safe limits and dependence warning signs
- How alcohol impacts workplace performance and safety
Module 4: Drug Awareness and Classifications
⏱ Duration: 6 Minutes 27 Seconds- UK drug classifications (A, B, and C)
- The effects of commonly misused drugs
- Social and health consequences of misuse
Assessment and Certification
Multi-choice questionnareAfter completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Industry, Every Role
Managers and Supervisors
Identify and address issues early while maintaining legal compliance
HR and Health & Safety Professionals
Strengthen workplace wellbeing strategies
All Employees
Understand your role in maintaining a safe and supportive workplace.
Testamonials
See what outr customers are saying about us
The email reminders that help people remain compliant save valuable time for everyone. The support we have received has been second to none – truly impressive.
TATA Chemicals
As a company we have really benefitted from the compliance element of our user portal. The ability to quickly check if someone attending site is inducted and certified to complete the work is invaluable.
TATA Chemicals
We’d like to sincerely thank PowerPlus for their support throughout the creation of our Contractor Approval Process on our portal – it has been truly invaluable.
Lancashire Renewables
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