Ponting, Lucie | Features | Health and Safety at Work magazine
Published: 01.05.2007
Following some national press attention last year, the battle against Britain's binge-drinking and drugs culture is now entering the boardroom. Lucie Ponting considers the sensitive subject of drugs and alcohol policies and when testing can be considered a legitimate option.
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Published: 01.05.2007
Following some national press attention last year, the battle against Britain's binge-drinking and dr ...
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