Running a small business often means wearing many hats: owner, manager, HR, and sometimes even driver. In all the hustle, one issue that’s easy to overlook is impaired driving by employees. While alcohol is a well-known culprit, marijuana is increasingly a serious safety concern, especially for employees on the road.
Substance Use on the Clock: Nearly 9% of Young Employees Admit to Drinking or Drug Use at Work
You’re constantly juggling priorities for your employees by keeping operations running smoothly, retaining good employees, and ensuring a safe, productive work environment. But there’s one issue that may be happening right under your nose and impacting all three: substance use at work.
A recent national study published in the American...
Do You Know the Prevalence of Drug Use in Your State?
As a small business owner, you’re constantly focused on managing operations, retaining quality employees, and delivering value to your customers. But, as you know, drug and alcohol use can greatly impact the efficacy of your workplace and the well-being of your employees. Have you taken a close look at how prevalent drug use...
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...
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Workplace Safety
As marijuana continues to be legalized for recreational use across more U.S. states, the impacts on various aspects of society are becoming clearer. A recent study published in the JAMA Health Forum shines a spotlight on an unsettling trend: an increase in on-the-job injuries among young workers following the legalization of recreational marijuana.
What Do I Do About Marijuana and My Workplace?
For small business owners in safety-sensitive industries like construction, transportation, and manufacturing, understanding how evolving marijuana laws affect your workplace is crucial. With marijuana legal for use in many states, maintaining a safe and compliant workplace requires careful planning and up-to-date policies.
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