Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Workplace Drug & Alcohol Abuse

OSHA recognizes the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer, drug-free and more healthful American workplaces and protect employees’ health and safety. Substance abuse by employees is a major problem for the affected employee, their co-workers and employers. There are millions of employees who have problems with substance dependence or abuse. It is important for employees to understand the effects of alcohol and drug use and the harm it can cause. Our training materials provide vital information for managers and supervisors, as well as employees, in understanding:

• Substance abuse
• The “cost” associated with it
• How to address the issue within the workplace