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NSC urges employers to brace for employee substance misuse amid pandemic's impact on mental health

from EHS Daily Advisor

NSC urges employers to brace for employee substance misuse amid pandemic's impact on mental health EHS Daily Advisor According to the American Medical Association, at least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses and ongoing concern about mental illness or substance use disorders, all in connection with COVID-19. To help employers address these interconnected issues, the National Safety Council (NSC) is calling on employers to prioritize employee stress and emotional and mental health both now and as they return employees to traditional work environments. Additionally, the NSC warns employers that they must prepare for an increase in substance misuse — one that could be a serious threat to worker safety and cost tens of thousands in productivity losses, absenteeism and presenteeism and workers’ compensation claims if employees do not plan ahead. READ MORE

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