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Integrated Health, Ergonomics & Culture of Prevention Training Systems
©2020 Accurate Ergonomics AccurateErgonomics.com 1.866.950.ERGO
Employment & Labor Law Solutions Worldwide
A Window of Opportunity to Stem the Tide of the Opioid Crisis
Ergonomics Health
Education Training
Substance Abuse Laws
Opioids
Culture
ASSP/PDC ‐ Opioid/Ergo Agenda
The Opioid Crisis
What Can You Do?
Legal Framework
3,000,000Workplace Injuries (US)
©2019 Accurate Ergonomics
1,300,000Back & Carpal Tunnel Surgeries (US)
©2019 Accurate Ergonomics
200,000,000Opioid Painkiller Prescriptions (US)
RXBack Pain
How many employees suffer from
physical pain?
How many people will suffer a back injury or back
pain in their life?
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
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
A trusted Doctor or Dentist may prescribe these types of drugs to help control or manage pain.
YouEmployeesFamily Members
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.
Over 30% of overdoses involve benzodiazepines, sedatives commonly prescribed for anxiety or insomnia.
Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), and Clonazepam (Klonopin), among others.
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.
2017
58.7 / 100 People
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.
• > 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
Bob’s StoryMatt’s Story
• 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…
Family & Medical Leave Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Duty to AccommodateCalifornia Labor Code § 1025 et seq.
What is the # 1LeadingIndicator?
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.
What is the # 2LeadingIndicator?
Anxiety
Xanax is the New Heroin
Xanax Candies – the Newest Teenage Drug Trend / Xanie Tarts
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
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
• 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
• 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
What Can YOU Do?
An Effective Health & Ergonomics
Training Program, Can Help Stem this Tide of Addiction.
Train Supervisors
Educate
• 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
• 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
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
Promote Meditation to Reduce Stress
70% of Injuries Are NOT Reported
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
You Cannot Ask Employees About Prescription Drug Use.
Leaves, Accommodations, and Workplace Safety
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
Creating a Recovery‐Friendly
Workplace
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
Employee Education & Support
Encourage Self‐Reporting
Focus on Performance &
Behavior
Creating the Recovery‐Friendly Workplace
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
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
• Be Proactive• Educate & Train• Prevent Injuries• Change Behaviors• Communicate• Develop a Culture of Prevention• Update, Communicate & Enforce Your SUP/DFWP
• Consult Your Attorney
Recap
Integrated Health, Ergonomics & Culture of Prevention Training Systems
Training and Culture Change for Active & At‐Desk Employees
1‐866‐950‐[email protected]
©2020 Accurate Ergonomics AccurateErgonomics.com 1.866.950.ERGO
Employment & Labor Law Solutions Worldwide
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