Sylvia OrtizTexas Safety Professionals

That’s a lesson Paul Hutton learned the hard way

when he was pulled over in his hometown of Essex, England for operating a “motor vehicle” while intoxicated. Usually, speeding or

weavingwould be a clear indicator that a driver’s had afew too many, but seeing a slurring adult male In the pink and white children’s jeep was a dead giveaway for local police.

Hutton was intercepted on the way to a friend’s house, which is only 1,500 feet away from his home. But because the Barbie vehicle topped

out at 4 mph, law enforcement officials had more

than Enough time to notice the erratic driving, pull

him over and complete a field sobriety test.

The result? Hutton blew more than twice the legal limit. Colchester Magistrates’ Court slapped him with a $130 fine, and he is now banned from driving whether it’s his Barbie jeep or any other vehicle for three years.

How does Alcohol and Drug abuse affect us? Recognize the signs of alcohol and illegal drug use. The importance of reporting to keep the workplace safe. Design a Drug Free Workplace Early Intervention

The majority of alcoholics and illegal drug users have jobs. ◦ Most of these users are professionals with good

educations and upbringing.◦ Lawyers◦ Doctors◦ CPA

An estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer from alcohol or substance abuse.

Companies lose billions of dollars a year due to employees with substance abuse problems.

Not to mention the increase of bloodborne pathogens

World’s Largest Problem

Drugs: 1 in 12 full-time employees reports current

use of drugs on the job. 70 % of abusers are employed.Alcohol: 1 in 10 people in this country has an

alcohol problem.

Do you have drugs at your mine? Can you tell who is using drugs? How many of you have ever used drugs? Do employees tell their employer they are on

some kind of drug?

Bloodshot eyes or blurred vision Slurred speech Lack of balance Lack of concentration Excessive sweating Flushed complexion Poor hygiene Smell of alcohol or Marijuana

Defiance Irritable Employee conflicts Dramatic emotions Low productivity Forgetful and lack of judgment Sloppy or incomplete work Late or absent (using sick or vacation time)

1. Marijuana2. Cocaine3. Opiates4. Amphetamines

Cocaine imbedded in a bill?

The biggest of all with many different names, such as speed, meth, chalk, ice, crystal, glass, and tina.

Smoke Snort Intravenous

Smoking

Less production More likely to injure themselves or someone

else while on the job. Five times more likely to file on Workers

Compensation. Use three times as many sick days. 9% of heavy drinkers and 10% of drug users

claim calling in sick due to a hang-over.

20% of drug users have gone to work while still HIGH!

23% of upper management and 11% of first line supervisors reported having a drink during the work day.

21% of employees claim that their productivity had been disrupted due to another’s drug abuse.

Commitment to a Drug-Free Work Place.• Educate employees • Conduct drug training (ART/Tailgate)• Random drug testing• Early Intervention• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Don’t be an enabler!

Drug Use Is Not Glamorous!

It is:◦ expensive◦ addictive◦ destructive◦ deadly

Steps to a comprehensive program:• Drug-free workplace policy• Supervisor training• Employee education• Employee assistance• Drug testing

Steps to a comprehensive program:• Drug-free workplace policy• Supervisor training• Employee education• Employee assistance• Drug testing

Steps to a comprehensive program:• Drug-free workplace policy• Supervisor training• Employee education• Employee assistance• Drug testing

Steps to a comprehensive program:Steps to a comprehensive program:comprehensive program:

• Drug-free workplace policy• Supervisor training• Employee education• Employee assistance• Dru

• - Drug-free workplace policy

• - Supervisor training

• - Employee education

• - Employee assistance (EAP)

• - Drug testing

Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious problem affecting personal lives of millions of workers and costing mine operations billions of dollars.

Keep Our Mines a Drug- Free Workplace.

Thank You!