For more than a century, the National Safety Council, America's premier safety advocate, has focused on three areas: the workplace, roads, and impairment. NSC – of which GardaWorld is a member – provides companies with resources that employees can use to address real-world, workplace hazards.
With June being National Safety Month, the NSC has prepared free resources such as insights-based tools to help people foster a culture of safety for everyone – from leaders and safety professionals to individual workers. One of their topics is workplace impairment.
What is workplace impairment?
A reduced state of physical and/or mental functioning is frequently referred to as impairment. It’s often a hidden risk that keeps employees from performing at their best. On the job, someone who is impaired may struggle to complete activities safely, endangering themselves, their coworkers, and the public.
There are a variety of factors that can contribute to workplace impairment, such as fatigue, mental weariness, substance use, and medical conditions. Learning how to prevent and recognize these factors among your team is a key factor in ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
How can the NSC help me?
To help you navigate through the risks, the NSC has put together as a part of their National Safety Month program some helpful tools allowing you to recognize the signs and address impairments before it is too late.
Here are some useful links:
How GardaWorld can help?
Having a strong security program in place can do a lot to identify and prevent workplace impairment before it’s too late. At GardaWorld, our security professionals are specially trained in risk assessment and de-escalation techniques.
Contact us to learn more.