Take 5 for Safety: The impact of alcohol

Alcohol is the single most used and abused drug in America. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly 14 million Americans — one in every 13 adults — abuse alcohol or are alcoholics. Several million more adults engage in risky drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol problems.

Numerous studies and reports have been issued on the workplace costs of alcoholism and alcohol abuse, and they report costs that range from $33 billion to $68 billion per year. Alcohol is a major factor in injuries, both at home, at work and on the road. Nearly half of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.

Click here for information equipment and event rental stores can use to conduct a five-minute safety meeting on the impact of alcohol from Rental Management’s September safety issue.

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