Occupational Health Services

A Drug-Free Workplace

The Cost of Drugs in the Workplace

Up to 40 percent of all industrial fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol consumption and alcoholism. Workers who use illegal drugs are 2.5 times more likely to have absences of eight days or more a years; are 3.6 times more likely to injure themselves or another person on the job; and are five times more likely to file a worker's compensation claim. Drugs and alcohol in the workplace are costly to employers; in productivity, injuries, absenteeism, turnover, and morale. An effective Drug-Free Workplace Program can mean real savings.

Setting up a Drug-Free Workplace

Mercy Memorial Hospital brings together specialists in industrial medicine, substance abuse treatment, and education to tailor a Drug-Free Workplace Program to fit your company workforce.

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