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Alcohol - Causes of alcohol misuse
Stressors at work can contribute to the extent of alcohol use. These may include:
- shiftwork
- high risk of personal injury or illness
- dirty, noisy work environment
- poorly designed, difficult to use equipment
- poor job design, including boring or extremely demanding work
- unrealistic deadlines and performance targets, or inadequate resources
- lack of opportunity to participate in decision making
- inadequate training and supervisory support
- bullying, harassment or victimisation in the workplace
- access to alcohol at work or a culture tolerating or encouraging alcohol use during or after work hours
- fear of losing job
- conflict with peers or supervisors
- discrimination or prejudice
- peer pressure.
Studies into harmful use of alcohol indicate it may be less prevalent if employees have:
- a safe and healthy workplace
- well organised, adequately supervised work they find challenging and rewarding
- proper support to help with problems or pressures at work, and
- restricted access to alcohol at work.