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Integrated Health, Ergonomics & Culture of Prevention Training Systems

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Employment & Labor Law Solutions Worldwide

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A Window of Opportunity to Stem the Tide of the Opioid Crisis

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Ergonomics Health

Education Training

Substance Abuse Laws

Opioids

Culture

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ASSP/PDC ‐ Opioid/Ergo Agenda

The Opioid Crisis

What Can You Do?

Legal Framework

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3,000,000Workplace Injuries (US)

©2019 Accurate Ergonomics

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1,300,000Back & Carpal Tunnel Surgeries (US)

©2019 Accurate Ergonomics

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200,000,000Opioid Painkiller  Prescriptions (US)

RXBack Pain

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How many employees        suffer from 

physical pain?

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How many people will suffer a back injury or back 

pain in their life?

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The Opioid Crisis is partly fueled by: MD, Insurer, Pharmaceutical & Employer approaches to pain.

RXBack Pain

• More than half of regular opioid users report  back pain (then neck, shoulder and knee).

RXBack Pain

RXBack Pain

RXBack Pain

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When a person is injured on or off the job, or complains about chronic pain, too often MDs look to these options:

DrugsSurgeryDrugs

RXBack Pain

RXBack Pain

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A trusted Doctor or Dentist may prescribe these types of drugs to help control or manage pain. 

YouEmployeesFamily Members

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Opioids cause the brain to produce dopamine. 

The same chemical that gives people a feeling of enjoyment after eating a good meal, listening to their favorite music or playing a video game.

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Over 30% of overdoses involve benzodiazepines, sedatives  commonly prescribed for             anxiety or insomnia.

Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax),  and Clonazepam (Klonopin), among others.

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Many people receive opioids they don't need and pass them on to 

friends, relatives or coworkers who aren't getting the treatment they 

need for chronic pain.

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2017 

58.7 / 100 People

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California: 40 out of 100 people

Oregon: 66 out of 100 people

Arkansas: 105 out of 100

50% of Americans over the age of 12 take prescription pain relievers, 

tranquilizers, sedatives or stimulants.

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• > 50% get these medications as hand‐me‐downs from family or friends

• 60% involved taking opioids without a prescription

• 70% were motivated by relief from physical pain

• Fentanyl 25‐50 X Heroin

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Bob’s StoryMatt’s Story

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• These materials are not intended to provide legal advice

• These materials were prepared for background and learning purposes only

• You should always consult with a local employment law attorney about questions related to substance abuse in the workplace

• This is a complex and dynamic area of the law

Please be advised…

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Family & Medical Leave Act

Americans with Disabilities Act

Duty to AccommodateCalifornia Labor Code § 1025 et seq.

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What is the # 1LeadingIndicator?

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There is a belief that PAIN should be considered a "fifth vital sign." 

Just as important as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and level of oxygen saturation.

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What is the # 2LeadingIndicator?

Anxiety

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Xanax is the New Heroin 

Xanax Candies – the Newest Teenage Drug Trend  /  Xanie Tarts

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Xanax is the #1 prescribed drug       for treating anxiety, phobias,       panic attacks and insomnia.

• > 40 million adults in the US suffer from anxiety

• This trend is being fueled by a 67% increase in prescriptions

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Signs of Abuse• Changes in physical appearance, especially in the area of personal hygiene

• Tremors, unsteady gait, loss in manual dexterity, working in an unsafe manner, or the odor of  alcohol or other drugs

• Inappropriate verbal or emotional responses or behaviors, unusual irritability, memory lapses, unusual isolation from colleagues, lack of concentration, forgetfulness or lying

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• Impaired physical and mental functioning

• Dizziness, sleepiness, upset stomach or constipation, blurred vision and dry mouth

• Confusion, unusual thoughts, impulsive behavior, delayed reaction time or difficulty in following directions

• Calling in sick frequently, unexplained tardiness,       early departure, extended breaks, errors in judgment, deterioration in performance and quality of work, or testing positive on a drug screen

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• Though these signs, symptoms and behavior changes do not necessarily mean that someone is impaired or has a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), they are cause for concern

• Avoid jumping to conclusions about why someone is acting differently, but make sure        to address the situation

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What Can YOU Do?

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An Effective Health & Ergonomics  

Training Program, Can Help Stem this Tide of Addiction. 

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Train Supervisors

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Educate

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• Utilize an Effective Education & Training System, Program & Process

• Integrate Health, Ergonomics & MSD Prevention Training

• Focus on Changing Employee Perceptions, Mindsets, Habits & Behaviors

• Improve Communications

• Create a Safe Space for Employees to Share

• Develop a Culture of Prevention 

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• Educate Employees About the Dangers and Adverse Health Affects of Alcohol & Drug Use. 

• Educate & Train Workers on Options as to How One May Recover from / Manage Pain.

• Discuss the Dangers of Painkillers.

• Speak Honestly About Addiction and Available Resources/Solutions.

Use Storytelling

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A National Company Training Success Story

• Since 2015, 95% of Associates who were suspected of being impaired at work agreed to drug testing

• Of those who tested positive, 100% agreed to enter treatment

• 60% have maintained sobriety throughout the two‐year follow‐up period

• 100% who successfully completed the two‐year program have maintained sobriety

• Many participants wrote thank‐you notes expressing the crucial difference the program made in their lives

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Promote Meditation to Reduce Stress

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70% of Injuries Are NOT Reported

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Be Proactive & Collect More Data

• Utilize an Effective Education & Training Program & Process

• Integrate Proactive Comfort Surveys• Implement & Utilize an Early Reporting of Symptoms Communication Process

• Survey Employees and Ask them to Rate their Level of Stress and/or Pain

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You Cannot Ask Employees About Prescription Drug Use.

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Leaves, Accommodations, and Workplace Safety

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Prescription Drug Use Poses Unique Concerns

Retention

Voluntary Self‐Referrals

Following a Policy Violation

Permissible Drug & Alcohol Testing in CA

Substance Abuse Evaluations

Rehabilitation Can Mean Many Things

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Creating a Recovery‐Friendly 

Workplace

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Employer Tools

Substance Abuse and Testing & Other Policies

Prescription Drug Reporting Policies

EAPs, Voluntary Self‐Disclosure and Open Door Programs

Employee/Supervisor Training‐Impairment Signs‐Policies‐Health Risks

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Employee Education  & Support

Encourage Self‐Reporting

Focus on Performance & 

Behavior

Creating the Recovery‐Friendly Workplace

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Fitness for Duty Evaluation, Return 

to Duty Test?

Family caregivers also need time 

away from work to help with 

treatment & recovery

Even if not required under “leave” laws, leave is reasonable accommodation

Planning for Treatment Success

ADA

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Retention Assumed

Last Chance Agreements

Return to Work Agreements

Statements of Understanding

Continuing Work Agreements

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SAP Evaluation Treatment Certification

Return‐to‐Duty and 

Follow‐Up testing

Continuing Work Agreements

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• Be Proactive• Educate & Train• Prevent Injuries• Change Behaviors• Communicate• Develop a Culture of Prevention• Update, Communicate & Enforce Your SUP/DFWP

• Consult Your Attorney

Recap

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