The term impairment refers to a variety of conditions and/or substances that impact a worker's normal ability to work safely.
Impairment (also known as unfit for duty/work) at any worksite can have severe consequences for not only the impaired worker, but also their co-workers, supervisor, and employer.
Impairment can come from fatigue, stress, illness, or the use of alcohol, illicit drugs, prescribed and over-the-counter medication.
Individuals do not often consider prescription or over-the-counter medication as something that could affect their ability to perform their work safely. Medication and the effects of illness can greatly impact whether or not an individual is fit to work that day. Employees must know to self-identify impairment and how to report their concerns according to the employer’s impairment policy.
Mental and/or physical exhaustion can cause fatigue and lead to unstable decision-making and poor body ergonomics.
Impairment (also known as unfit for duty/work) due to fatigue at any worksite can have severe consequences for not only the impaired worker, but also their co-workers, supervisor, and employer.
Employers have always been responsible for ensuring their workers are able to perform work safely. This has not changed with the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Impairment (also known as unfit for duty/work) due to cannabis use can have severe consequences at any worksite, not only for the impaired worker, but also their co-workers, supervisor, and employer.
Impairment (also known as unfit for duty/work) resulting from alcohol use can have severe consequences for not only the impaired worker, but also their co-workers, supervisor, and employer.
Employers must ensure that all of their employees are able to perform work safely. Impairment in the workplace due to alcohol consumption is a hazard that employers need to manage through policy and procedures.
The term impairment refers to a variety of conditions and/or substances that impact a worker’s normal ability to work safely. Impairment can come from fatigue, stress, illness, or the use of alcohol, illicit drugs, prescribed and over-the-counter medication.
