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Drug-free Workplace Drug and alcohol use are recognized hazards OSHAs General Duty Clause states that all workers must be provided a workplace that is free of recognized hazards Companies put drug-free workplace programs in place to keep

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Drug-free Workplace

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Drug and alcohol use are

recognized hazards

OSHA’s General Duty Clause states that all workers must be provided a workplace that is free of recognized hazards

Companies put drug-free workplace programs in place to keep workers safe

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A written drug-free workplace policy Supervisor training Worker education Worker assistance Drug testing and search policies Consequences of policy violations

Drug-free workplace programs usually include

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As part of the drug-free workplace program, your company may drug test you

Pre-employment Post-accident Randomly Reasonable suspicion Return-to-duty Follow-up

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The drug-free workplace program may also detail the company’s right to search property, workers, and workers’ properties on site

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Companies may perform searches if they suspect a worker has  Unauthorized medication  Drugs and drug paraphernalia  Alcohol  Other forbidden items

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If you violate the drug-free workplace

program, you could lose your job or be referred

for treatment and assistance

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Drug-free workplace programs are important because substance

abuse can endanger the user, other workers, the company,

and the public Almost 40% of industrial fatalities and 50% of work-related injuries are linked to drug and alcohol impairment

Industrial fatalities Work-related injuries

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Signs of substance abuse can be

1. Physical
2. Behavioral
3. Psychological

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Physical signs of substance abuse can include

Bloodshot eyes Changes in grooming habits or personal care Dilated or pinpointed pupils Frequent nosebleeds Sudden changes in weight Shaking, slurred speech or poor coordination Strange smells on the breath, body, or clothes

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Behavioral signs of substance abuse

can be

Decline in work performance Sudden lack of motivation Complaints from coworkers Random requests for money Withdrawing from coworkers Frequent arguments

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Psychological signs of substance

abuse can be Mood swings Random bouts of agitation or hyperactivity Unexplained personality

r attitude changes

Unusual lack of focus

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70% of all illegal drug users are employed 1 in 12 full-time workers report current

drug use

This means that any job can expose you to the hazards of substance abuse

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Protect yourself from workplace substance

abuse by Knowing the signs of substance abuse Seeking help if you need it

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If you need help to overcome substance abuse, there are resources available, including national hotlines and community resources Some companies may offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

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EAPs provide confidential help to workers to

vercome substance abuse

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You can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)

national hotline at 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

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Community resources available for

workers may include Counseling Rehab and treatment Local self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

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Workers must be drug and alcohol free to work safely Follow your company’s drug-free workplace

program

Look for signs of substance abuse in your workplace If you need help to overcome substance abuse, help is available for you

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