Persons who are responsible for a drug-free workplace
What is 'all employees and management'
100
One of the national or international organizations that recognizes the extent of the problem of D & A in the workplace and emphasizes the need for DFW programs
What is 'World Health Organization (WHO); Occupational Safety & Health Offices (OSHAs); the International Labor Office (ILO)'
100
Name the three classifications we discussed for “Ways people use alcohol and other drugs”
What is 'use, abuse, and addiction'
100
Name the three levels/dimensions alcohol and other drugs affects people on.
What is 'emotionally, behaviorally and physically'
100
Protecting a person with a drug and/or alcohol problem from the consequences of his or her actions.
What is 'enabling'
200
Persons who are covered by your DFW policy.
What is 'any individual who conducts business for your organization, is applying for a position or is conducting business on your organization's property'
200
In today’s discussion I mentioned seven major things substance abuse in the workplace impacts. Employee health was one; safety was another. Name two more.
What is 'productivity; decision making; employee morale; security; organizational image & reputation'
200
Its definition is, “The irresistible compulsion to use alcohol and other drugs despite adverse consequences.”
What is 'addiction'
200
Name two (of the four) physical effects of substance abuse discussed.
What is 'weight loss; sweating; chills; smell of alcohol'
200
If you directly observe drug-free workplace policy violations or obvious, on-the-job impairment you believe poses an immediate danger to any worker on the job, you should… (hint: four specific things were discussed today)
What is (1) DO NOT DELAY or ignore; (2) ACT to prevent unsafe practices; (3) NOTIFY supervisor; (4) BE WILLING to risk being wrong
300
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are NOT prohibited when…
What is 'when they are taken in standard dosage and/or according to a physician's prescription'
300
D & A's specific workplace impact on productivity includes (name at least two (of the four) mentioned today)…
What is 'reduced output; increased errors; lower quality of work; reduced customer satisfaction'
300
Its definition is, “Using a substance to modify or control mood or state of mind in a manner that is illegal or harmful to oneself or others.”
What is 'abuse'
300
Name three (of the six) emotional effects of substance abuse we discussed.
What is 'aggression, burnout, anxiety, depression, paranoia, denial'
300
We discussed eight “traps” family members and co-workers may fall into. Name three of them.
What is 'Sympathy; Excuses; Apology; Diversions; Innocence; Anger; Pity; Tears'
400
If the use of a medication could compromise the safety of the employee, fellow employees or the public, it is the employee's responsibility to…
What is 'use appropriate personnel procedures', e.g., take sick leave.
400
Drug and alcohol misuse and abuse depresses the immune system and causes ill-health. Name some specific consequences of employee ill-health impacting the workplace, for example, higher use of health benefits.
What is 'increased use of sick time; higher absenteeism and tardiness'
400
Name one (of the five) characteristics of addiction we discussed: Hint: “chronic” was one of them.
What is 'chronic; denial; progressive; primary; terminal'
400
Name three (of the eight) behavioral effects of substance abuse discussed today.
What is 'slow reaction time; impaired coordination; slowed or slurred speech; irritability; excessive talking; inability to sit still; limited attention span; poor motivation or lack of energy'
400
Name at least three examples of enabling.
What is 'Covering Up; Rationalizing; Blaming; Withdrawing/Avoiding; Controlling; Threatening'