Explore the National Safety Council s new initiatives aimed at combating the opioid crisis in workplaces, including free e-learning, a wellbeing hub, and access to NARCAN® Nasal Spray for employers.
The White House wants to help employers support workers who are dealing with substance misuse – as well as those in recovery. As part of the effort, the Office of National Drug Control Policy has released a toolkit.
The National Safety Council reveals its Respond Ready Workplace program aimed at reducing workplace drug overdose fatalities. This initiative follows a staggering 536 percent rise in unintentional overdose deaths at workplaces from 2011 to 2021. The program seeks to integrate naloxone into workplace first aid kits, promote employee training, and collaborate with industries to bolster awareness and prevention measures.