Policy on the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Psychoactive Substance Use

SIGLA S.A.S. has established as a priority the development of activities for a healthy lifestyle and work environment through the implementation of promotion and prevention programs to reduce the adverse effects caused by alcoholism, smoking, and the use of psychoactive substances on health and to promote a healthy and safe work environment to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases that could endanger the physical integrity of our employees, community, and third parties. 

Senior Management will strive to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, committing to the enforcement of this policy by allocating the necessary human, technical, financial, and other resources for the implementation of all planned activities. 

The consumption of psychoactive substances is one of the most significant public health problems in our country; therefore, the commitment of all levels of the organization is required to maintain healthy and safe work environments, complying with national legislation and other requirements subscribed by the company. 

To comply with this policy, the following must be observed: 

• The consumption, possession, distribution, manufacture, and/or sale of any psychoactive substance in all its different forms is prohibited within the company premises and at work sites. 

• It is the direct responsibility of the worker to look after their own well-being and health. 

• It is the direct responsibility of the worker to perform their duties in optimal conditions, without the effects caused by the consumption of psychoactive substances. 

The General Management, together with Occupational Health and Safety, is committed to promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Work campaigns, informing workers about the harmful health effects resulting from the consumption of these substances, including the family nucleus of each member of the organization in its target population. 

According to Decree 1108/1994, Article 41, SIGLA S.A.S. prohibits the consumption of psychoactive substances for all employees whose activity poses a risk to others or who have responsibilities toward third parties, such as drivers of any type of vehicle. 

According to Article 60 of the Substantive Labor Code, the following prohibition is recorded for workers: 
“Workers are prohibited from reporting to work in a state of intoxication or under the influence of narcotics or intoxicating drugs.” 

To detect health problems and risk factors, SIGLA S.A.S. will conduct biological screening tests and/or self-reporting assessments randomly or when deemed necessary. 

SIGLA S.A.S. will define a program for the prevention of psychoactive substance use, in which the company’s action procedure will be established, as well as awareness, training, and information activities for all workers, ensuring their well-being and stability. Likewise, this program will provide the necessary information for workers to receive advisory, treatment, and rehabilitation services from their EPS. 

The company maintains authority over workers who do not wish to adhere to the program/plan, to sanction them when their professional conduct is improper due to disorders related to psychoactive substances.