Helping organizations manage impairment in the workplace
Standards-based solutions and training
Many tasks people perform at work require their full alertness, attention, and accuracy. Impairment in the workplace, whether caused by fatigue, stress, medical conditions, substance use, or other factors, can put impaired workers and others at risk.
CSA Group facilitated the development of a standard and other tools that can help organizations of all types and sizes manage impairment in the workplace:
Standards and Training
CSA Z1008:21, Management of impairment in the workplace
CSA Z1008.1:21, Implementation guidelines for CSA Z1008:21, Management of impairment in the workplace, with focus on impairment due to substance use
CSA Z1008:21, Management of impairment in the workplace – Online training
Navigating substance use disorder and workplace impairment using a disability management system – Online training
Other Resources
Support tools
- Infographic showing spectrum of substance use affecting the workplace with examples
- Sample impairment policy
- Short slide deck summarizing hazard and risk
- Sample progressive discipline policy
- Substance testing flowchart
- Duty to enquire infographic
You may also be interested in:
CSA Z1011:20, Work disability management system
CSA Z1008:21 was developed with support from the Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Law – Occupational Safety and Health (CAALL-OSH), including Provincial and Territorial Governments, as well as the Government of Canada.
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