Canada Labour Code, Part II, IPG-080 – Substance use in the work place
Part II of the Canada Labour Code – Canada Labour Code
Accidental overdoses from drugs and alcohol at work increased 25% between 2016 and 2017. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Mining industry workers have the highest rates of heavy alcohol use, with construction workers having the second highest rates. (Source: SAMHSA)
Over $740 billion are lost annually from the abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs in the form of health care costs, reduce work productivity, and crime. (Source: Drugabuse.gov)