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Document ID (ISN)68479
CIS number 97-87
Year 2000
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Fromaigeat D.
Title Alcoholism in the workplace: From addiction to rehabilitation through dialogue
Original title L'alcoolisme en milieu professionnel: de la dépendance à la réinsertion à travers le dialogue [in French]
Bibliographic information Office cantonal de l'inspection et des relations du travail, case postale 3974, 1211 Genève 3, Switzerland, 2th ed., 2000. 33p. Illus. 16 ref.
Internet access http://www.geneve.ch/ocirt/doc/alcool.pdf [in French]
Abstract Summary of this booklet on alcoholism in the workplace: nature and extent of the problem (external and warning signs, overview, statistics); the phenomenon of alcohol dependence; physical and psychological signs of alcoholism; consequences of alcoholism (reduced work capability, increased risk of accidents, impact on fellow workers and the enterprise, physiological deterioration, cost for the employer), risk factors at work; prevention in the workplace (role of the employer, stages in the prevention process and in the actions of the employer); legal aspects in Switzerland; information, outside help and support in Switzerland.
Descriptors (primary) Switzerland; alcoholism; training material; medical prevention and treatment; social aspects; rehabilitation
Descriptors (secondary) safety and health campaigns; role of employers' organizations; sickness absenteeism; data sheet; human behaviour; comment on law; alcohol consumption and accidents
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceSwitzerland
Subject(s) Psychology and sociology
Broad subject area(s) Stress, psychosocial factors
Browse category(ies) Alcohol and drug abuse
OSH training
Rehabilitiation