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Mini Case Study-Drugs and Accident Causation

One of the most pernicious causes of accidents on the job is chemicals-but not the kind industrial hygienists generally concern themselves with. The chemicals alluded to here are the illicit drugs and alcohol used by employees. Drugs and alcohol are the root cause or contributing cause of many accidents on the job every year. Consequently, safety professionals need to be on guard for employees who are drug and alcohol abusers.

This is why so many companies implement drug-free workplace programs. In fact, since 1989 federal contractors have been required to do so. Such programs typically include the following components: drug-free workplace policy, supervisory training, employee education, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and alcohol and drug testing.

Establishing drug-free workplace programs is typically the responsibility of the human resources department. However, safety and health professionals should be aware of the workplace problems that can be caused by alcohol and drug abuse. Further, if a cross functional team of representatives from various departments is convened by the human resources department for the purpose of developing a drug-free workplace program, the chief safety and health professional for the organization should be a member of that team (source: David L. Goetsch, 2017).

Questions:

1-Provide some examples from your company or you heard about them describing the consequences of not addressing safety and health regarding the Drugs and Accident in the workplace, (2 examples = full mark)

2-Based on your answer to question1, discuss why safety and health in the workplace is the responsibility of management and HRM department. (3 reasons = full mark)

3-Describe how the labor law in the UAE handled the Alcoholic drink and intoxication in the workplace.

4-If you have a company, do you agree to implement drug-free workplace programs?