AOHC Encore 2023-212 Landscape Research on Workplace Impairment

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Video Summary

In this video presentation by Jenny Burke and Claire Strohr from the National Safety Council (NSC), the focus is on workplace impairment-related injuries and fatalities. The speakers discuss the lack of a consistent definition of impairment but define it as a temporary inability to work safely. They emphasize the various contributing factors to impairment, such as substance use, physical factors, and psychosocial factors, and highlight the impact on safety, well-being, and costs for employers. The NSC's mission to eliminate preventable deaths in workplaces and other environments is also mentioned.<br /><br />The video highlights the NSC's project aimed at improving data collection and understanding of workplace impairment. They discuss the scoping review and interviews with experts being conducted as part of the project. Preliminary findings show the challenges in defining impairment and untangling risk factors and safety outcomes. The difficulty in detecting impairment and the need for supervisor and employee training is emphasized. Fostering a positive culture where employees feel comfortable seeking help is also mentioned.<br /><br />The video concludes by discussing future research plans, including expert panels and focus groups to develop policy recommendations and research studies. The availability of resources and tools through the NSC to address impairment in the workplace is also highlighted.<br /><br />No credits are provided in the video.

Keywords

workplace impairment-related injuries

workplace fatalities

temporary inability to work safely

substance use

psychosocial factors

data collection

supervisor training

positive culture

help-seeking

National Safety Council