Workplaces and Substance Use: Non–Safety-Sensitive Positions – Workplace Culture

Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture related to substance use by individuals in non–safety-sensitive positions (positions that pose low or no risk to self, co-workers, the public or the environment (e.g., office staff, retail clerks, bank managers). 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:

• 1 in 10 employees and 2 in10 managers in non–safety-sensitive positions reported feeling pressure from others at their workplace to use alcohol or other drugs before or during work.
• The overall general acceptance of alcohol or cannabis use before or during work by managers and employees in non–safety-sensitive positions.
• Information on how to obtain training to improve approaches on managing substance risks within an organization.