Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Workplace
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The document discusses the serious impact of substance abuse in the workplace, highlighting that employees who abuse drugs or alcohol are significantly more likely to be injured, cause accidents, and engage in theft. It presents statistics on drug use, particularly focusing on alcohol and marijuana, and outlines the responsibilities of employees and supervisors regarding drug use disclosure and testing. Additionally, it underscores the importance of developing comprehensive company policies to address substance abuse effectively.
Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Workplace
- 1. Substance Abuse in the Workplace Timothy Dimoff, President, SACS Consulting
- 2. Timothy Dimoff Timothy Dimoff, president of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc., is a speaker, trainer and author and a leading authority on high-risk workplace and human resource security and crime. He is a Certified Protection Professional, a certified legal expert in corporate security procedures and training, a member of the Ohio and International Narcotic Associations, the Ohio and National Societies for Human Resource Managers, and the American Society for Industrial Security. He holds a B.S. in Sociology, with an emphasis in criminology, from Denison University.
- 3. Drugs in the Workplace Approximately 60% of illegal drugs manufactured world-wide are bought and consumed in the United States According to: fedstats.gov
- 4. Effects of Drugs at Work • Someone who abuses drugs or alcohol is 5 times more likely to be injured on the job. • They are 40 times more likely to involve a co-worker in their accident. According to: Bureau of Workers Compensation
- 5. This is a skid steer This is a skid steer on drugs! Any questions? Effects of Drugs at Work
- 6. Theft The FBI has identified employee theft as one of the fastest growing crimes in America. 65% Theft is Driven by Alcohol/Drug Abusers Theft is not only against a company but also against co-workers According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 7. Workplace Deaths • On Average there are just under 4,800 workplace deaths each year. • 15 - 20% are Drug or Alcohol Related • 700 – 900 People According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 8. Heidi Will Not be in Tomorrow Who will be responsible for performing Heidi’s duties? Drug/Alcohol Abusers are... • Absent 66% More Often Than Their Peers • Perform at 67% of Their True Potential According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 9. Alcohol Abuse • 2 of 3 Adults in the U.S. Consume Alcohol • 10% of Drinkers Consume Half of the Nation’s Alcohol (Beer, Wine, Liquor) According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 10. Alcohol Abuse Effects Blood Alcohol Levels of .05 to .06 and Above Effects... • Motor Skills • Brain Center Controlling Judgment • Brain Less Keen • Senses Dulled • Mood Relaxed, Less Tense • Loss of Perception • Fine Motor Coordination Lost • Instinct Dominates over Reason Can you Reason with this Person?
- 11. Marijuana Easiest to Detect with Drug Testing • Stays in System the Longest Most Commonly Used Illegal Drug in US 31% of Arrested Individuals Tested for Drugs, Test Positive for Marijuana According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 12. Marijuana Effects • Produces Sluggishness • Coats the Brain • Causes A-Motivation Syndrome • Interferes with Judgment/Reasoning • Impaired Perception • Level 1 Addictive Drug • Can Cause Cancer • Can Harm Reproductive Organs 400˚ F Marijuana Smoke Contains 50-70% more Carcinogenic Hydrocarbons than Tobacco Smoke
- 13. Cocaine • Highly Addictive • Hallucinations • Brief Feelings of Euphoria & Confidence • Severe Mood Swings & Irritability • Increased Pulse, BP, & Temp. • Sleeplessness & Chronic Fatigue • Impaired Ability to Operate Machinery & Vehicles
- 14. Heroin • Clouded Thinking • Short-Term Euphoria • Depressive & Destructive Effects on the Body • Needle Sharing Can Lead to HIV • Injected • Snorted • Smoked
- 15. Methamphetamines • Very Addictive Stimulant • Increased Heart Rate • Mood Swings • Violent Behavior • Severe Dental Problems • Average Lifespan >5yrs
- 16. Kumari Fulbright Promising Young Model and Actress Before Meth After Meth
- 17. Bath Salts HOW THEY ARE ABUSED • Snorted • Taken Orally • Inhaled • Injected SIMILAR TO • Methamphetamines • Ecstasy • Euphoria SIDE EFFECTS • Increased Activity • Increased Heart Rate & B.P. • Hallucinations According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 18. Prescription Drugs HOW THEY ARE ABUSED • Consume More Than #1 in the Prescribed World • Left-Over Prescriptions • Borrowed Prescriptions • Stolen Prescriptions According to: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics More Employees Test Positive for Prescription Drugs than Cocaine & Methamphetamines Combined!
- 19. Employee Responsibility Employees Never Have To Reveal: •What Medication They are Taking (HIPPA) •Why They are Taking a Medication (A.D.A.) They Must Tell a Supervisor If: There is a Written Warning That Could Interfere with Their Job and Safety.
- 20. Supervisor Responsibility DETERMINE IF AN EMPLOYEE SHOULD: •Continue in Your Work •Go Home •Be Reassigned to a Non-Safety Sensitive Duty Hey, Can somebody let Bob know that I’m not supposed to operate heavy machinery?
- 21. What Company Policy Should Include • Pre-employment (Not Alcohol) • Reasonable Suspicion • Post-Accident • Return to Work • Random (High Level Plan Only) • Positive/Negative Results • Post Rehabilitative Agreement • EAP • Options
- 22. Hair Testing Or Urine?
- 23. Hair Testing Great For: • 30 - 60 Day History • Determining Lifestyle • Pre-Employment Not Effective For: • Post Accident • Reasonable Suspicion • External Contamination
- 24. Urine Testing Great For: • Post Accident • Reasonable Suspicion • Random Testing • Least Expensive Not as Effective: • 3 – 5 Day Window • Marijuana is the Exception 30 Day Window
- 25. Testing Protocol Step 1: Initial Test Negative – Report is Made Positive – Step 2 Step 2: Confirmation Test Negative – Report is Made Positive – Step 3 Step 3: Medical Review Officer Negative – Report is Made Positive – Report is Made
- 26. Passive Inhalation • Positive Test > 50ng • Smokers 600 - 1,200ng
- 27. Passive Inhalation Passive Inhalation < 20ng Remember Positive Test > 50ng
- 28. Employee Lifestyles 74% of drug addicts and 94% of alcoholics are employed. 50% of the drug users admit to selling at work. According to: fedstats.gov
- 29. Questions & Answers Security And Consulting Services
- 30. Thank-you for participating If you have any questions, please feel free to email them to: Timothy Dimoff, President, SACS Consulting [email protected] Joe Gerard, Vice President Marketing and Sales [email protected]