Tag Archives: impairment

Preventing Overdoses in the Workplace

Across the nation, nearly four out of five employers and almost three-quarters of employees say opioid use is a problem in workplaces.1 62% of employers, along with nearly half of employees, believe opioids are impacting workplace safety.1 Yet despite these concerns, only about 30% of employees report that their workplace actually has naloxone...

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Substance Misuse Linked to 40% of Industrial Accidents

A newly released guide from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Dräger Safety in the United Kingdom is sounding the alarm on the crisis of workplace impairment. While this study was conducted in the United Kingdom, its findings should serve as an urgent warning for employers across the...

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Documenting Reasonable Suspicion

One of the most challenging responsibilities a supervisor or manager can face is dealing with an employee who may be under the influence at work. While no one enjoys confronting these situations, it's essential to handle them carefully, thoroughly, and in line with your organization's already established policies. At the heart of that...

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Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe: Potential Changes to Marijuana Laws

As marijuana becomes more accessible across the U.S., it’s easy to assume that legality equals safety. But that assumption can put both individuals and workplaces at risk.

Whether you’re a small business owner trying to protect your team or an employee navigating changing laws, here’s the truth: legal doesn’t mean...

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