Employee Assistance Programs
Using employee assistance programs (EAPs) to minimize the impact that the opioid crisis has on the workplace.
Building Employee Buy-In
Tips to unveil a new policy to employees and gain their active participation and support.
The Role of Supervisors
Topics and information about recognizing and addressing opioids in the workplace.
Substance Use Employer Calculator
The National Safety Council and national nonprofit Shatterproof have collaborated with an independent research institution, NORC at the University of Chicago to design “The Real Cost of Substance Use to Employers” tool, an authoritative, easy-to-use tool providing business leaders with in their workplace.
Sample Employee Engagement Survey
Short survey for employees on workplace policies.
Workplace Policy Elements
An outline to help write and develop your custom workplace opioid policy.
Month-by-Month Communications Plan
A stepped plan to help keep the issue top-of-mind year round.
Learning About Opioid Overdose
Overdoses involving opioids continue to rise, with over 47,000 fatal opioid overdoses in 2017. Non-fatal overdoses are several times more common than fatal opioid overdoses.
Asking for Help at Work
If opioid use or misuse is affecting your life or work, or you think you may have a problem with opioids, the time to seek help is now. Opioid use disorder (the medical name for opioid addiction) is a long-term, relapsing brain disease – asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Drug & Alcohol Policy Template (No Testing)
This policy template helps outline a company’s safety and impairment guidelines to promote a healthy, safe and alcohol and drug-free workplace (without testing).