Drunken Antarctica scientists have been 'fighting and exposing themselves'
Scientists at American bases in Antarctica should be subject to regular breathalyser tests because they are prone to alcohol abuse, a report has said.
The audit carried out by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Office of the Inspector General of the US Antarctic Program (USAP) warned of the “unpredictable behaviour” created by scientists consuming alcohol.
According to the report, had “led to fights, indecent exposure, and employees arriving to work under the influence”.
Although the McMurdo base has three bars and the Amundsen-Scott South Pole station has a small shop where alcohol can be bought, it is illegal to consume alcohol in work centres and during working hours.
However, the audit report stated that one HR manager estimated up to 75 per cent of disciplinary action carried out by her company was related to alcohol misuse.
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Hey, you can only play Angry Birds so many times. Something has to be done to relieve the boredom!
Scientists at American bases in Antarctica should be subject to regular breathalyser tests because they are prone to alcohol abuse, a report has said.
The audit carried out by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Office of the Inspector General of the US Antarctic Program (USAP) warned of the “unpredictable behaviour” created by scientists consuming alcohol.
According to the report, had “led to fights, indecent exposure, and employees arriving to work under the influence”.
Although the McMurdo base has three bars and the Amundsen-Scott South Pole station has a small shop where alcohol can be bought, it is illegal to consume alcohol in work centres and during working hours.
However, the audit report stated that one HR manager estimated up to 75 per cent of disciplinary action carried out by her company was related to alcohol misuse.
More at site.
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Hey, you can only play Angry Birds so many times. Something has to be done to relieve the boredom!
