By Chisomo Phiri
The power supply company, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it will start conducting random mandatory alcohol and other drug screening tests for all its employees with immediate effect.
According to ESCOM, the purpose of the exercise is to provide a safe working environment that is alcohol and drug free and that is conducive for increased productivity.
The corporation adds that on top of alcohol and drug screening tests, the company’s security staff shall also conduct security checks specific for alcohol and drugs for its employees and any person conducting business within the company’s premises.
“The Human resource department shall invoke disciplinary action up to termination to any employee involved in the sale,use, possession or transfer of illegal drugs within ESCOM premises in line with Disciplinary policy,” reads the statement released by the company.
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