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Atlas sets the bar high for caravan industry

Atlas Caravans’ uncompromising approach to drug and alcohol policies and testing, with support from Lemon Cherry, ensures its employees are protected.

The company

Atlas Leisure Homes has led the way in holiday home design and manufacture for the past 30 years, building an enviable reputation for innovation and quality. The company’s 350-strong workforce is based at its facilities in Wiltshire Road and West Carr Lane, Hull.

The ‘problem’

Atlas has a large number of staff who frequently operate machinery on-site, such as forklifts, and good health and safety practice is essential in order to avoid accidents.

The firm’s rigorous approach to health and safety standards naturally means that drug and alcohol screening forms a critical part of its strategy, and the company has long had a drug and alcohol testing policy in place.

But, as many organisations learn, in-house testing can inadvertently end up damaging relationships between staff and managers, plus it can prove tricky to keep up-to-date with testing methodology and equipment.

The solution

Creating a policy featuring ‘random’ screening (regular and planned testing of a small number of employees), instead of relying on reactive tests should an incident occur, helps organisations to stay on top of any potential drug or alcohol misuse, and means they are more likely to identify and deal with it before it becomes a real issue.

Using the services of an external provider like Lemon Cherry helps eradicate employee concerns about bias or prejudice, and gives the process as much credibility as it’s possible to have thanks to the team’s professionalism and non-judgemental approach.

Lemon Cherry works with Atlas on a retainer system, taking care of all the company’s random testing as well as any ad hoc callouts – a 24/7 service which all existing clients can take advantage of, any day of the year.

The results

Our Lemon Cherry experts have supported Atlas since 2018, performing random tests four times a year that involve about 12 members of staff each time, along with an occasional callout as and when required.

Atlas Leisure Homes’ proactive approach to drug and alcohol screening reflects its vision and values of being a caring employer and is motivated by a desire to safeguard both their workforce and their business.

They can rely on our knowledge, guidance and cutting-edge kit, and know that we are only a phone call away and will always do our utmost to support their needs.

Find out more about our work with Atlas Leisure Homes in our blog.

If you’d like to speak to a member of the Lemon Cherry team about your drug and alcohol testing needs, call 01964 503773.

“Using an external provider removes any notion of bias, and ensures it’s as fully professional and transparent as possible, giving the whole process more credibility. Staff understand what it is we are doing, and believe in it.”

HR Partner, Abi Sibbick

What we do.

We use a best-in-class, Home Office-approved, fully calibrated and tamper-proof drug and alcohol testing system –we are one of the very few screening suppliers in the UK who have invested in this state-of-the art equipment, which provides a full audit trail.

What’s more, as a Lemon Cherry client you can access our 24/7 emergency callout service should you ever need to. You can also take advantage of our expert guidance to create or review your organisation’s drug and alcohol screening policy, ensuring you keep your business and your workforce safe and compliant with the relevant laws and regulations.