Abuse in the Workplace

Alcohol Abuse

100

The most common demographic to be working under the influence of alcohol is:

- Men under the age of 30

200

Moderate drinkers are MOST absent from work. True or False ?

False, Heavy drinkers and people who drank the least were most absent

300

How many alcoholic American Workers are present today approximately? A) 10 million B) 3 million C) 1 Billion D) 4 Million

A) 10 million

400

What is the most common method of alcohol testing and why is it acceptable?

Breathalyzer: acceptable since when properly administered is an accurate measure of both consumption of alcohol and actual impairment

500

For employee's that test positive, they must be accomodated for their disablilty to the point of "undue hardship". Types of Accommodation may include?

- Support for employee to undergo treatment - Rehabilitation Program - Consideration of sanctions less severe than dismissal - Interventions

Drug Abuse

100

When is drug testing acceptable in Canada?

- Drug testing for a reasonable cause or post accidents

200

Why are pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing not ok in Canada?

- Cannot be established as a bone fide occupational requirement - Cannot indicate when the drugs were used

300

In the U.S. what percentage of workers use drugs? A) 40% B) 14% C) 44% D) 4 %

B) 14%

400

Name 3 workplace elements that may contribute to substance abuse.

- High stress - Boredom - Low job satisfaction - Long/ irregular hours - Fatigue - Repetition

500

In the U.S. is an employee has been found guilty of substance abuse they must undergo which program(s)?

- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's)

Violence

100

Workplace violence costs US business approximately how much $ each year? a) 10 million b) 42 billion c) 1 billion d) 4.2 billion

d) 4.2 billion

200

What proportion of violent crimes in the U.S. occur in the workplace? a) 1/2 b) 1/4 c) 1/6 d) 1/12

c) 1/6

300

Violence arises from aggression which is the product of which two factors?

Situational and individual factors

400

Incorrect use of workplace equipment is the leading cause of death in fatal occupational injuries. True or False?

False, -homicide is the second leading cause of death in fatal occupational injuries and is the leading cause in retail, sales and clerical jobs-if you’re a gas station attendant, government employee or retail store clerk, you have a higher chance of being murdered than a police officer in your own community-robberies and related crimes accounted for ¾ of the homicides at work.

500

Give 3 examples of information you may find in a job risk assessment.

-layout and condition of the workplace (eg barriers between employees and public); existing violence prevention programs; type of equipment, tools, utensils available for use.