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Renfrew Mall Health & Safety Expo May 26/01
Workplace Alcohol/Drug Use Quiz

# of Respondents:   57
Profile:                        General Public

1. Have you ever been aware that one or more of your co-workers have had a drink of alcohol or used illicit drugs during or immediately before working hours, either in the building, in the parking lot, or otherwise?

Yes

34 No 23

2. If you were aware that a co-worker was coming to work under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, or was using these substances during working hours, what would you do?
a
 talk to the individual and advise him/her to stop 26
b
 tell your supervisor, manager   26
c
 tell a member of the health and safety committee 8
d
 shut down the machinery so no one will get hurt 6
e
 say nothing and try to cover for your fellow worker 1
f
have a drink with your friend during break 0

3. Have you ever felt pressured by a fellow employee to take a drink, use drugs or purchase drugs at work?

Yes

 5 No 51

 

 "Yes" Response to Question 7=5    

4. Do alcohol and drugs create problems for you at work?

Yes

 13 No 44
  "Yes" Response to Question 7=11    
  2 No response to #7 after answering Yes    
  Comment: Clients suffer do to excess. Need more education at lower levels, grade school  

5. Did you find the STAY SAFE at Work display interesting?

Yes

 51 No 2
  Comment: Need very bold facts upfront without reading everything.  

6. Did the display increase your knowledge of alcohol and drug use at work?

Yes

 46 No 8

7. Do you think your employer should develop an Alcohol and Drug Use Policy for your work place?

Yes

 38 No 15

Company has a Policy already in place

 2