Working Partners® Wayfinder Helping you navigate your drug-free workplace program

November 2021

Further Exploration ... How Much is Too Much? Exploring and Understanding Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about grabbing a few drinks to decompress after a long day of work. And with all the stress people have been experiencing because of COVID, it’s not surprising to learn that Americans are drinking more than they used to. Considering the impact alcohol, particularly high-risk alcohol use, can have on one’s health, e.g., hypertension, cancer, liver disease, stroke, etc., it’s important to follow low-risk drinking guidelines to minimize the potential for negative health impacts. But recommendations differ slightly depending on the source ... Read more

Lights ... Camera ... Action ... Troubleshoot Drug-Free Workplace Program Issues Like A Pro 2:56 minutes

We got your back We know you're busy. In addition to your day-to-day work, you're dealing with COVID, responding to supply issues, finding and keeping quality employees, and wondering how the heck to deal with marijuana (which is sure to keep changing)! It's A LOT. But that's why we're here. Your Working Partners® Consortium membership gets you access to troubleshooting consultation and support to help address concerns or challenges relating to your drug-free workplace policy and program. Other benefits include Affordable, federally certified drug testing Affordable employee assistance program services Discounts on Working Partners® products and courses Discounts on legal support related to drug-free workplace issues Learn more Get reimbursed by the BWC while meeting your DFSP requirements Through the BWC's Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP), eligible employers can get reimbursed for A new or updated drug-free policy Employee education Supervisor training Training of Trainers course and annual compliance materials Drug testing (if employers have a second chance policy) These are the same items employers have to do to fulfill the BWC's Drug-Free Safety Program requirements. Visit the BWC's website, or give us a call - 614.337.8200 - to see if you can take advantage of SURWSP

Confidently respond to alcohol and other drug issues in the workplace Looking for practical and easy-to-use tools to handle alcohol and other drug situations? Need additional resources to support your alcohol and drug policy? We can help. Our protocol packages provide HR and management teams with written procedures and resources to take action and confidently respond to common drug-free workplace concerns and issues. Learn more

The Past Month in the News ...

FMCSA requires states to revoke CDLs for drug, alcohol violators 1 in 5 people still use opioids 3 months after surgery Ohio GOP lawmaker to introduce marijuana legalization bill 5 things to know about Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC Rx drugs of abuse - Painkillers or opioids: prescribed to treat pain American pharmacies face trial in Ohio over role in opioid crisis Dual diagnosis: Substance abuse and mental health Bill to federally legalize marijuana approved by key house committee A sobering reality: Alcohol kills more Americans each year than drug overdoses do Like and follow us on Facebook for news, other drug-free workplace updates, and to keep up with what we're doing.

Upcoming DFSP Deadlines Private Sector Enrollees End of March - Submit Annual Report & Safety Management Self-Assessment End of March - Complete annual refresher employee education & supervisor training Public Sector Enrollees End of November - Submit DFSP application & Safety Management Self-Assessment End of January - Complete Accident Analysis Training for ALL supervisors More deadlines Upcoming Classes Employee Education: 11.17 - Training of Trainers Supervisor Training: 11.17 & 11.18 - Training of Trainers 1.12.2022 - Webinar  Boost Camp: 11.30 - Webinar OnDemand 24/7 courses for employees & supervisors are always available More class dates CEUs through HRCI, OCILB and SHRM available for select courses.

¿Habla Español? On-going employee education about alcohol and other drug issues is important. To help you provide information to Spanish-speaking employees in their native language, we have compiled a library of Spanish articles and resources on topics about alcohol and other drugs including information on prevention, misuse and treatment. Check it out (we also included English versions of the resources)

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