Employee Substance Abuse Awareness amp Prevention ESAAP PPT06001 2 The Unseen Reality Think PAs workplaces are drug free Think again 75 of drug users are employed Almost one in ten employees has a substance abuse problem ID: 918759
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Drug-Free Workplaces in PA
Employee Substance Abuse Awareness &
Prevention
(ESAAP)
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The Unseen Reality
Think PA’s workplaces are drug free?
Think again.
75% of drug users are employed
Almost one in ten employees has a substance abuse problem
24% of workers admit to drinking during the workday at least once in the past year
15% of U.S. workers report using alcohol or being impaired on the job in the past year
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The Cost of Substance Abuse
Increased Health Care Costs
Increased Workers’ Compensation Premiums
Increased Workplace Violence
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Substance Abuse
Individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol are three and a half times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident compared to individuals who do not abuse drugs or alcohol
47% of industrial injuries are directly related to alcohol abuse or alcoholism
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Reasons for Not Implementing ESAAPs
REALITY =
Substance abuse is not a problem
Insufficient time to develop & maintain a policy
The policy would be too costly
Too much uncertainty about liability
Lack of information
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Only 1 out of every 5 Pennsylvania employers plans to address substance abuse in the workplace.
The number increased to 2 out of every 3 when workers’ compensation premium discounts were mentioned.*
*While PA presently has no provisions for granting financial consideration for implementing an ESAAP, this may be legislatively addressed in the future
Incentive to Implement ESAAPs
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Southern Pacific Railroad reports after they implemented an ESAAP accidents dropped by 71%.
One electric supply company documents a 39% decrease in absenteeism after implementation of an ESAAP.
ESAAP is an Effective Solution
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When someone has an addiction or abuses alcohol and other drugs it affects themselves as well as other people around them:
Emotionally
Behaviorally
Physically
Substance Abuse
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Emotional Effects
Aggression
Burnout
Anxiety
Depression
Paranoia
Denial
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Behavioral Effects
Slow reaction time
Impaired coordination
Slowed or slurred speech
Irritability
Excessive talking
Inability to sit still
Limited attention span
Poor motivation or lack of energy
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Physical Effects
Common performance problems may
include:
Poor attendance
- Tardiness
- Unexplained absences - Long lunches Co-workers or customer complaints
Mistakes Missed deadlines
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Drugs of Abuse
Alcohol
Marijuana
Inhalants
StimulantsDepressants
Narcotics
Hallucinogens
Designer Drugs
Over the counter
(OTC)
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Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Accomplishes two major things:
1. Sends a clear message that use of
alcohol and drugs in the workplace
is prohibited
2. Encourages employees who have problems with alcohol and other drugs to voluntarily seek help
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Elements of ESAAP’s
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A Safer, Drug-Free Workplace
Recognize the impact of
alcohol and drug abuse on the workplace
Understand and follow the Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Know the types of assistance available
Access DOL’s Working Partners Web Site www.dol.gov/workingpartners
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Additional Resources
To assist you in your program development, you can contact us for your own PowerPoint copy of:
“Drug & Alcohol Awareness-Employee” and
“Drug & Alcohol Awareness-Supervisor”
Department of Labor and Industry
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Email:
RA-LI-BWC-Safety@pa.gov
Phone: (717) 772-1635
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PA
T
raining for
Health and
Safety
PATHS is a “no fee” state-wide service providing Pennsylvania employers and employees with coordinated Health and Safety resources through easy access and affordabilityPATHS
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At the
PATHS
Website you can:
View . . . Health & Safety Training PowerPoint briefings
Access “Safety Talks” (Toolbox Talks) Review . . . Course descriptions, objectives, and schedules
Employers can register online to participate in webinars and training sessions. Most sessions are free and are open to everyone
PATHS
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PATHS
To Access
PATHS
www.dli.state.pa.us/PATHS
or
www.dli.state.pa.us
“Workers Compensation” iconHealth & Safety DivisionPATHS
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Health & Safety Training Specialists
1171 South Cameron Street, Room 324
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2501
(717) 772-1635
RA-LI-BWC-PATHS@pa.gov
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Questions