In this free one-hour webinar, WCRI provided an overview of its latest research on opioid dispensing to injured workers, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlighted the comprehensive steps it is taking to assist workers and employers facing the opioid misuse and overdose crisis, and to protect first responders on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The following are among the questions the webinar addressed:

• In what industries were injured workers more likely to receive opioids when receiving a prescription for pain medication?
• Does the location of the injured worker have an impact on the likelihood of receiving opioids?
• What role did worker age and gender have on opioid dispensing rates?
• How does the type of injury impact the likelihood of receiving opioid prescriptions?

Click here to watch a recording of the webinar on NIOSH’s website. If you have problems watching the recording, please contact NIOSH. Click here for a copy of the slides.

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