Safety Bulletin

TO:             CAWP/H2AP Members                                        October 13, 2009
FROM:        Jason Koss, Director of Industry Relations                                
SUBJECT:  National Drug-Free Work Week, October 19-25, 2009                 

     CAWP is proud to promote the Drug-Free Work Week on October 19 through October 25, 2009.  The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees and the general public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace.

     Employers and employees in the construction industry can learn about how to participate in Drug-Free Work Week and ways they can promote drug-free workplace messages by visiting the Department of Labor's Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace website at www.dol.gov/workingpartners.

     Supervisors can be the first line of defense by taking appropriate action when a worker may be impaired.  Please click here for the First-Line Fact Sheet to provide to your supervisors for information on keeping your worksite drug and alcohol free.   First-Line Fact Sheet includes the following topics:
     -  Understanding Drug-Free Workplace Policies
     -  Signs that Drug or Alcohol Use is Becoming a Safety or Health Hazard at Work
     -  Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities
     -  What to Do When You Suspect Drug or Alcohol Misuse

     This Safety Bulletin may be downloaded at www.cawp.org under SAFETY.  If you have any questions or if you are interested in receiving future Safety Bulletins via email, please contact Jason at the Association office at (412) 343-8000 or email jasonk@cawp.org.