Division of Risk Management State of Florida Loss Prevention Program

You will be able to:  Comprehend the harmful impact of workplace substance abuse.  Understand the requirements of the law and company policy.  Identify ways in which alcohol and drugs impair job performance.  Recognize signs of substance abuse.  Take action to deal with abuse problems.

 Scope, cost, and control of workplace substance abuse.  Effects of alcohol and drugs on job performance.  How to recognize a substance abuse problem.  What to do about a co-worker’s problem.  How to get help for a drug or alcohol problem.

 10% of U.S. workers abuse drugs or alcohol (or both).  Most substance abusers are employed.  60% of workers know someone who has reported for work under the influence.  Anyone can be a substance abuser.

 Substance abuse costs more than $50 billion annually.  Abusers generally: ▪ Are less productive. ▪ Make more mistakes. ▪ Lose more time from work.  Abusers have more accidents.

 40% of industrial fatalities are linked to substance abuse.  47% of all occupational accidents can be attributed to substance abuse.  Substance abuse often leads to theft and crime in the workplace.

 Written policy.  Awareness program.  Reporting requirements.  Disciplinary action.  Rehabilitation.

 Protection against recognized hazards.  Substance abuse is such a recognized hazard.

 Prohibits the possession, use, or sale of drugs or alcohol on company property.  Forbids working under the influence.  Provides assistance to employees who want help for an abuse problem.  Imposes discipline on those who violate rules and refuse help.

 Do you understand the information presented in the previous slides?

 Has a sedative effect.  Can be highly addictive.  Impairs job performance.  Is a proven killer.

 Most frequently used drug in the workplace  Is a relaxant  Impairs performance  Effects can last for hours

 Causes a brief intense high.  Can be highly addictive.  Seriously impairs performance.  Increases potential for accidents and crime.  Can destroy a person’s life.

 Used to give energy or lose weight.  Highly addictive.  Impair job performance.  Cause serious physical damage.

 Highly addictive.  Leads to serious health conditions.  Impairs job performance.  Increases potential for workplace theft and crime.

 Distort users’ perception of reality.  Cause bizarre and sometimes violent behavior.  Impair job performance.  Can cause irreversible physical and mental problems.

 Can be addictive.  Many people use these drugs for nonmedical reasons.  Can impair job performance.  Can lead to use of other dangerous drugs.

 Do you understand the information presented in the previous slides?

 Early on.  As the problem becomes more serious.  Once a person is addicted.

 Ask your supervisor or human resources for programs the company provides.  Talk to a health professional or minister.

 Look in the phone book.  Check the Internet.

 Express your concern.  Encourage the person to get help.  Talk to your supervisor if the problem persists.

 Substance abuse threatens the productivity, safety, and security of the company and employees.  Working under the influence of alcohol or drugs seriously impairs a person’s ability to perform the job well and safely.  Never ignore a substance abuse problem—take prompt action to solve it.

For more information on this subject, please contact: Division of Risk Management State of Florida Loss Prevention Program (850)