The National Safety Council has resources on hand for employers concerned about rising rates of prescription drug misuse in the construction industry. An online toolkit, “Begin Addressing Opioids in Your Organization,” includes sample policies, fact sheets, presentations, safety talks, posters, white papers, reports and videos that can assist with implementing a workplace program for preventing opioid misuse.
The kit recommends ways for employers to recognize the signs of impairment, educate employees on the risks of opioid use, develop drug-related HR policies and support employees who are struggling with addiction. For more information, visit nsc.org/pages/prescription-drug-employer-kit.
