Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-4) recently introduced legislation that would prevent impairment in the workplace. The bill would sanction a workplace training program through the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to help federal and state employers address workplace impairment and safety.
Commenting on the devastating increase in drug overdoses in recent years, Rep. Owens stated, “With our nation’s rise in mental distress and substance abuse disorders, plus a lack of clear safety regulations, 90% of American employers say they are concerned about workplace safety. The Preventing Impairment in the Workplace Act meets this crisis head on with an all-of-the-above strategy by creating a national training program to help employers prevent, recognize, and respond to impairment.”
