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- NSC.org
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- Injury Facts
- Safety+Health Magazine
The list of issues threatening the health and wellbeing of your employees is expanding. While commonly associated with substance use, impairment is known to be caused by a broad range of factors. NSC urges employers to define workplace impairment as anything that could impede one's ability to function normally or safely – from chemical substances to mental distress, fatigue and more.
If you’re unsure about the risk to your workforce, consider this: 52% of employers say impairment is decreasing the safety of their workforce , according to a recent NSC employer survey. You can help protect your employees and your bottom line by proactively addressing the many causes of impairment. Use these resources to understand the scope of these risks and learn how you can secure support to address them:
Every workplace faces risks from impairment, but your workforce may be affected by some causes of impairment more than others. Learn more about these various factors and the resources available to help you keep your workforce and their loved ones safe.
Substance misuse is an issue in every U.S. workforce, with one in 12 workers dealing with an untreated substance use disorder. In fact, 9% of people who die at work die from an unintentional overdose. This affects the health and safety of your employees, their families and dependents, and even your bottom line.
More than 40% of employees are sleep-deprived which can have far-reaching consequences on their fitness for duty and all areas of their lives. While those most at risk work the night shift, long shifts or irregular shifts, every workplace faces risks from fatigue. Use these resources to learn how fatigue affects your workforce and what you can do to address it.
Over 85% of Americans say that work impacts their mental health, yet employees are often unaware of the resources available to help them. Employers, too, may not realize the effects of mental distress on safety and their bottom lines. Encouragingly, organizations see a return of $4 for every dollar invested in mental health treatment in improved health and productivity. Use these resources to get started:
Impairment is a concern not just for workplaces but behind the wheel, as well, including for employees whose jobs require driving. Impaired driving has been a leading cause of U.S. traffic deaths for decades, and alcohol is just one risk of impairment behind the wheel. Substances including opioids, cannabis and over-the-counter medicines can cause drowsiness, alter visual functions and affect a driver’s motor skills. Even fatigue, stress and distraction can create dangerous situations on the road. Use these resources to learn how impairment can affect your workforce behind the wheel.
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