10/13/2010
October 18-24 is National Drug-Free Work Week, a time to highlight the benefits that Drug-Free Workplace programs bring to employers, workers, and communities.
Keeping Your Worksite Drug and Alcohol Free
When a worker is impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol, he or she threatens the safety and well-being of everyone at a worksite. To do your part to protect workplace safety:
- Understand your company's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Follow it and set a good example.
- Seek help if you and/or your co-worker(s) need it.
- Notify management if you observe use of or impairment from drugs or alcohol that could threaten the health and safety of co-workers.
Confidential Help is Available
- Nextep's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Connect, can found on the web at www.eapadvantage.com, or by phone at 877-757-7587. EAP counseling and assistance is confidential. Contact Nextep for the online password.
- The Substance Abuse Treatment Locator: (800) 662-HELP or www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
For more information on celebrating Drug-Free Work Week with your employees, visit www.dol.gov/drugfreeworkweek.
Nextep's team of Human Resources Professionals is available at hr@nextep.com to assist your company in crafting a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Nextep can also handle pre-employment and random drug screening; email risk@nextep.com for details.
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