Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry – Policies and Training

Illustrates key context and data on policies and training related to substance use in the construction industry. 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:

• About 6 in 10 managers reported policies or procedures exist on how to intervene when a worker might be using alcohol or other drugs or be impaired, accommodate workers affected by alcohol or drug use issues, and manage workers who return to work after having left due to alcohol or drug use.
• About 4 in 10 managers who reported that policies exist reported that they are not followed by employees, are not enforced by management and are not designed well (e.g., may be confusing, discriminatory).
• Information on how to obtain training to improve approaches on managing substance risks within an organization.