Learning about the substance use in the workplace
We a conducted national study to learn more about employee and employer substance use behaviours, policies, practices and experiences across various sectors and industries. The study looked at the oil and gas, construction, mining and forestry industries.
How did the study work?
The study involved a survey, focus groups and interviews with workers and managers from the various industries.
Overall, we surveyed 1,120 people spanning five regions in Canada: The Atlantic provinces (7%), Quebec (30%), Ontario (34%), the Prairies (16%) and British Columbia (13%, including the Yukon and Northwest Territories, due to small numbers there).
We additionally conducted focus groups with 130 people working in these industries and interviewed 16 people with lived and living experience of substance use issues.
The results of the study were captured in the Workplaces and Substance Use infographic series. They were broken down by different topics and how they related to employees in different roles or industries.
Workplaces and Substance Use infographic series
Construction Industry
Construction Industry – Use and Perceptions
Construction Industry – Policies and Training
Construction Industry – Stigma
Construction Industry – Workplace Culture
Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry
Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries
Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Use and Perceptions
Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Policies and Training
Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Stigma
Oil & Gas, Forestry, and Mining Industries – Workplace Culture
Workplaces and Substance Use: Forestry Industry
Workplaces and Substance Use: Mining Industry
Workplaces and Substance Use: Oil and Gas Industry
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