- 60% of the world’s production of illegal drugs is consumed in the U.S.
- 74% of current illegal drug users are employed!
- One third of employees know of the sale of illegal drugs in their workplace!
Does substance abuse affect my bottom line? YES!
- 38 - 50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to substance abuse.
- Substance abusers have 300 % higher medical costs and benefits!
- Drug and alcohol abusers are 1/3 less productive and 3.6 times more likely to injure themselves or a co-worker.
- Substance abusers are 2.5 times more likely to have absences of 8 or more days each year.
Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace:
- 7.5% discount on workers compensation premiums every year
- Reduced absenteeism
- 300% decrease in medical costs
- Increased productivity
- Higher morale among employees
- Decrease in employee turnover
- Cut Workers Comp claims in half
- Reduce theft and other forms of crime in the workplace
5 SIMPLE STEPS TO A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
STEP 1. Implementation of a substance abuse policy, which the program will provide.
STEP 2. Substance Abuse Testing must be enforced under the following categories:
- Pre-Employment
- Reasonable Suspicion
- Post Rehabilitation
- Post Accident
STEP 3. Employee Assistance Resources such as counseling and recovery groups, which are available at no cost through the program.
STEP 4. Employee Education
- 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
- Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.
STEP 5. Supervisor Training
- 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
- Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.