opioids in the workplace

New Program Combats Soaring Workplace Overdose Deaths

September 18, 2023

Workplace Overdose, opioid-related fatalities

With opioid-related fatalities in the U.S. at an all-time high, a new National Safety Council initiative aims to equip workplaces with lifesaving tools and training.

Fatal Overdoses At Work Increase For Sixth Consecutive Year

December 18, 2019

Unintentional overdoses at work increased by 12 percent in 2018—the sixth consecutive annual increase and a reflection of the broader opioid crisis facing the nation.

75% Of Employers Say Opioid Use Impacts Their Workplace

March 18, 2019

More than a third have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance, and 31 percent have had an overdose, arrest, a near-miss or an injury because of employee opioid use, according to NSC survey.

Opioids In The Workplace: Employers Need To Act

November 27, 2018

A new survey by The Hartford shows opioids are having a growing impact on the workplace, and urges employers to take action now.

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