October 11, 2006 | Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer | print this article

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