Workplaces and Substance Use: Safety-Sensitive Positions – Use and Perceptions

Illustrates key context and data on use and perception related to substance use by individuals in safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose potential risks to self, co-workers, the public or the environment). Information is based on input from a national study about workplace policies and practices related to substance use and working in various industries. This infographic is part of the Workplaces and Substance Use series.

Three key points of interest you will find in the document:

• 2 in 10 (20%) workers and 4 in10 (35%) managers in safety-sensitive positions reported consuming alcohol or other drugs two hours before or during work, or were hungover or felt high at work.
• About 3 in 10 workers and managers reported thinking that substance use is an issue at their workplaces (includes comparison of different substances they believe are an issue — alcohol, cannabis, medications and illegal drugs).
• Information on how to obtain training to improve approaches on managing substance risks within an organization.