Associate Handbook 2018

 There is no right to smoking breaks outside of an Associates allocated lunch break

 Smoking and/or litter in the forecourt area or outside the main entrances to the buildings may have an adverse effect on the image of the Company. The use of these areas for smoking will therefore not be permitted

 The policy applies to Associates at all levels and Associates are responsible for ensuring that they act in accordance with this policy

 Associates are responsible for ensuring that external visitors and clients are aware of and comply with our policy

 Managers are responsible for ensuring that Associates are fully aware of the policy and comply with it. This includes:

 Providing support and encouragement for Associates who wish to give up smoking and ensure that they are aware of the assistance that is available

 Ensuring that Associates are made aware of the potential consequences of a breach of the smoking rules

 Ensuring job applicants and new Associates are aware of and comply with the policy

9.9

Alcohol & Drugs Policy

Alcohol and drug misuse has a detrimental effect on health, influences work performance and Associate relationships and can result in reduced efficiency and increased sickness absence. The use, possession, distribution, purchase, sale or being under the influence of controlled drugs or under the influences of alcohol whilst at work or on Company property, is prohibited and may be viewed as gross misconduct.

The Company has a duty of care towards, and is concerned about the health and welfare of, all Associates. It is therefore Company policy to: -

 Promote a responsible attitude to the consumption of alcohol amongst Associates

 Treat alcoholism as a health problem and arrange for Associates to seek professional advice

 Encourage Associates to seek help voluntarily by use of the EAP Telephone Counselling

The Company will treat any absence due to alcoholism or substance abuse in the same way as sickness absence on condition that the Associate obtains professional treatment.

The Company will treat all discussions involving Associates experiencing an alcohol or drug problem in strict confidence.

The Company reserves the right to conduct or require drug or alcohol screening on any Associate whilst at work or on Company property. Such screening will only be carried out with the Associate’s consent. However, refusal to provide appropriate samples may lead the Company to draw its own inferences against the Associate.