scope:

This Standard applies to all employees of LUL and subsidiary companies. LUL also requires any Contractors, Consultancies and Agencies to ensure that their employees who are engaged on work for LUL comply with its provisions.

The term 'drugs' used in this Standard shall be deemed to include illegal substances, drugs and medication taken for reasons other than medically prescribed purposes, and other substances of abuse such as solvents. Where indicated, it also covers drugs and medications, whether prescribed or available without prescription, which have the potential to affect work performance.

This Standard shall be enforceable from 28/10/02.

Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to support the London Underground Limited (LUL) policy that employees shall be required to ensure that their work performance is not affected in any way by use of drugs. Breaches of this Standard may lead to disciplinary action. Where such breaches are deemed to be gross misconduct, disciplinary action may result in dismissal.