Workplaces and Substance Use: Construction Industry – Workplace Culture

Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture 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:

• A comparison between individuals in non–safety-sensitive and safety-sensitive positions and their thoughts on the acceptance of alcohol or cannabis use in their workplace.
• About 1 in 5 people who work in safety-sensitive construction positions reported feeling pressure from others at their workplace to use alcohol or other drugs before or during work.
• Information on how to obtain training to improve approaches on managing substance risks within an organization.