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

Illustrates key context and data on workplace culture 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 workers and 1 in 10 managers in 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 workers in safety-sensitive positions.
• Information on how to obtain training to improve approaches on managing substance risks within an organization.