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This training tool provides information on the harmful impact of workplace substance abuse, understanding the requirements of the law and company policy, recognizing signs of substance abuse, and taking action to deal with abuse problems. It also covers the scope, cost, and control of workplace substance abuse, effects of alcohol and drugs on job performance, and how to get help for a drug or alcohol problem.

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ARC Training Tools

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  1. ARC Training Tools • Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our members to create and keep safe workplaces. • Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety Library. This training tool is brought to you by

  2. Substance Abuse In the Workplace What Employees Need to Know

  3. Session Objectives • 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

  4. What You Need to Know • 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

  5. The Scope of the 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

  6. The Cost of Substance Abuse • 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

  7. The Cost of Substance Abuse (cont.) • 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

  8. Drug-Free Workplace Act • Written policy • Awareness program • Reporting requirements • Disciplinary action • Rehabilitation

  9. OSHA Requirements • Protection against recognized hazards • Substance abuse is such a recognized hazard

  10. Our Policy • 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

  11. Substance Abuse Basics • Do you understand the information presented in the previous slides?

  12. Alcohol • Has a sedative effect • Can be highly addictive • Impairs job performance • Is a proven killer

  13. Marijuana • Most frequently used drug in the workplace • Is a relaxant • Impairs performance • Effects can last for hours

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

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

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

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

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

  19. Substance Abuse Specifics • Do you understand the information presented in the previous slides?

  20. How Can You Recognize An Abuse Problem? • Early on • As the problem becomes more serious • Once a person is addicted

  21. How Can You Get Help? • Ask your supervisor or human resources for programs the company provides • Talk to a health professional or minister

  22. How Can You Get Help? (cont.) • Look in the phone book • Check the Internet

  23. What If a Co-Worker Has a Problem? • Express your concern • Encourage the person to get help • Talk to your supervisor if the problem persists

  24. Key Points to Remember • Substance abuse threatens the productivity, safety, and security of our 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

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