“I never saw a drunk guy on site”

Alcohol while working construction can lead to a legal and safety catastrophe. However, a beer at the end of the day? Some suggest it might even be beneficial.

Andreas says…

“I would allow a beer or two at the end of the work day way before only one cigarette a day …..Back in the 70’s I used to work with Italian tradesmen; perhaps their culture was even a half a liter of red wine in the morning break, but I never saw a drunk guy on site nor witnessed any accident related to it. Everything is all about responsibility.”

More thoughts from ‘Old School’ …

“Life used to be easy and enjoyable. Nowadays with too many lawyers, the constant cloud of liability, too much government, most of the enjoyment has been sucked out of our existence. While I do not support drinking at the work place during regular hours, I do feel that there is a benefit to having a cold beer at the end of the day on Friday (as long as it is just that – one or two cold beer and not a drink fest). It builds camaraderie and opens up discussion. It is team building. As long as I am an employer a beer fridge will be maintained and a Friday cold one will be the standard.”