Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Sasa Rides Alcohol and other Drugs policy
- PURPOSE
- As an organisation, we are committed to providing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive
workplace.
- As an organisation, we are committed to providing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive
Alcohol and drug abuse is a major contributor to workplace injuries, disability, and thousands of lost work hours and
productivity. This policy serves to ensure that our network is free of alcohol abuse and other illegal drugs. This
company will not tolerate the use of alcohol and drug abuse and we take the matter seriously in the interest of the
protection of our drivers, users, and the public at large.
The company absolutely prohibits the use of drugs (non-prescription) and alcohol while the Sasa driver is activated
or online. The company also discourages the use of illegal alcohol even when the driver app is offline. The use, sale,
or possession of alcohol and illegal drugs while performing Sasa duties will result in disciplinary action, suspension,
or deactivation from the network. The company will not compromise on public safety. The company may also involve legal
authorities in your jurisdiction.
The company requires that all drivers do their service in appropriate mental and physical conditions. It is the
company’s intent and obligation to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe work environment. Sasa reserves the
right to demand a drug or alcohol test of any driver based upon reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion includes, but is
not limited to, physical evidence of use, involvement in an accident, or substantial unsafe driving.
Failure to take the test may lead to discipline and suspension including possible termination or deactivation.
The company also cautions against the use of prescribed or over-the-counter medication which can affect workplace
performance. You may be suspended or terminated if the company concludes that you cannot do your duties safely or
properly because of using over-the-counter or prescribed medication. Please inform Saba by email listed on the
website prior to working under the influence of prescribed or over-the-counter medication use that may affect your
performance.
All Sasa drivers must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations on duty or off
duty or off the company premises while performing the company duties. A report of a conviction must be made within 30
(thirty) days after the conviction.
- The objectives of this policy are to:
- reduce the likelihood of injury and damage resulting from the misuse of alcohol and/or drugs
(including prescription drugs); - provide drivers with an understanding of the behaviour expected of them during working hours;
- ensure that drivers who are consuming alcohol or other drugs out of work hours, don’t do so in a way that
impacts on their work – for example, through a hangover; and - explain how incidents will be handled when an driver is demonstrating signs and symptoms that deem them
not fit for work.
The effects of alcohol and drug use can be long-lasting, including through
hangovers.
Substance use outside of work hours may influence an employee’s performance at work, including negatively impacting
on their performance in the workplace and their ability to drive safely.
Liability and workers’ compensation
The Sasa Rides will not accept liability for any damage to a vehicle, an injury to another person, or damage to
property caused by the driver, Courier, or delivery agent. Each individual will be personally liable in such circumstances.
Sasa Rides
15th August 2024
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