October 11, 2006 |
Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer |
Drug Free Work Week
The US Department of Labor is promoting October 16 - 22 as the first Drug Free Work Week. The DOL's website provides a host of links and other resources on the following and related topics:
• How to Implement a Drug-Free Workplace Program
• Promoting your Drug-Free Workplace Program
• Train supervisors
• Educate workers
• Remind employees about the availability of EAP services
• Offer health screening
• Publicize available community treatment resources
• Review your health insurance policy
• Allow employees time to volunteer in community drug prevention efforts.
• Create a Drug-Free Workplace Display
• Feature Drug-Free Work Week in the employee newsletter or Intranet
• Distribute a payroll message listing helplines or a reminder about Drug-Free Work Week for employees
• Hold a social event celebrating safety and health