Use of alcohol and drugs at the workplace - Executive summary
| Author: | Foundation |
| Summary: | Alcohol and drugs represent a serious problem for a significant percentage of the working population (5%–20% of workers), especially in some sectors and occupations. Consumption of alcohol and drugs at work can have negative impacts for individuals and organisations in terms of health problems, more short-term absenteeism, reduced performance, conflicts, more work accidents, company image problems, and damage to equipment or products. Public authorities and social partners in EU countries have developed national legislation and agreements banning/limiting alcohol/drug use at work, with a focus on testing practices intended to control usage. Public authorities and social partners have also adopted various policy measures to prevent and combat the negative effects of alcohol and drug use at work. Read more in the report. |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Document type: | Executive summary |
| Reference: | ef12231 |
| Published: | 04 May, 2012 |
| Download PDF: | EN ( 39.44 Kb) |
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