Monthly Meeting

Some employers believe that drug-free workplace programs can help improve overall worker health and safety. Some employers unfortunately get lost in the compliance of a program and do not excel to the best practice of worker safety on a daily basis. The speaker will share some alarming facts about substance abuse in the workplace. We’ll also review the estimated costs associated with substance abuse, the benefits of implementing a drug-free workplace program, and the elements of a successful program.

Attendees will experience information about:

• Effects of commonly used drugs in the workplace.

• The importance of a well written company drug & alcohol policy.

• Marijuana and CBD oil then and now/Truth and Myth.

• Making assistance available to your employees.

• Opioids, the biggest reason for Americas drug problem.

• Drug-Free Safety Program implementation.

Brad Weber will be our guest speaker. Brad has been involved in the health and safety profession for over 32 years. His areas of focus include all aspects of training, drug and alcohol awareness and safety team development.  His knowledge and experience allow him to consult, develop, and implement Drug and Alcohol testing programs for companies in all facets of business and industry.

Brad presents employee awareness sessions and supervisory skills training. He works with employers to develop programs to help make their workplaces safe for their employees while reducing workplace injuries.

Brad currently holds both The Executive Program in Safety Management and The Certificate of Safety Management from the American Society of Safety Professionals ( ASSP)

He is currently the manager of Drug and Alcohol Programs of the Health & Safety Consulting Team of Sheakley. Sheakley has been in business since 1963 a Human Resource outsourcing company located in Cincinnati, Ohio

As a team, Sheakley Risk and Safety Solutions (SRSS) has offered an average of 120 training sessions per month.  These sessions have involved over 60,000 employees. Sheakley SRSS has a combined service history of 85 years in the safety profession, offering EHS consultation services all over the United States.

Brad is a respected member of ASSP organization. He has served as the Deputy Regional Vice President, regional operating and membership development committees and chaired the Regional nominations committee Brad is currently a member of the  Southwest Ohio Chapter of ASSP. Brad volunteers for many organizations and is board chair of Transforming Jail Ministries which has over 400 paid and non-paid staff.  He resides in Cincinnati and has a love for smooth jazz, classic rock and country music.