This CCOHS White Paper presents information and recommendations for employers, employees, and others interested in workplace health and safety including how to:

• address the potential for impairment as part of a hazard assessment,

• establish a concise policy and program on the use of any substance that can cause impairment,

• determine the actions the workplace will take regarding impairment,

• implement accommodation practices where necessary (including for therapeutic needs, substance dependence or disability due to substance dependence), and

• create a supportive healthy and safe workplace.