Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Supervisors in Construction Environments

It is estimated that 1 in 10 workers has a substance abuse problem. This can cause issues in the workplace, such as decreased productivity, a hostile work environment, and damage to the company’s reputation. This health and safety training video teaches managers and supervisors which substances are most commonly abused, how to recognize substance abuse, and other matters relating to substance abuse in the construction industry. This course explains the commonly abused substances and the effects of them. Viewers learn how unusual behavior could be a sign of substance abuse, and are shown the effects of different substances. This course explains tangible ways to find out if substance abuse is the cause of a worker’s unusual behavior. Viewers also learn about substance abuse education and testing, as well as how to handle abuse situations. Watch this health and safety training video to learn practical ways to handle substance abuse in the workplace.