With 1 in 14 Americans reports experiencing a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), there is a serious impact to the workplace. Like many diseases, persons with SUDs can be successfully treated under a doctor’s care and their condition managed
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Behind the Wheel at Work
The National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health Center for Motor Vehicle Safety an overview of marijuana, its science, and its effects on workplace driving.
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Tobacco-Free Workplace Benefits
Tobacco-free workplaces protect all employees from the harms of secondhand smoke and can motivate persons who currently use tobacco to stop or decrease its use. Employers that take the steps to implement a tobacco-free policy can reduce the impacts to both employees and their business.
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Employer Practices Give Positive Investment
There are a number of strategies employers may use to mitigate risk of marijuana, or any substance use, in the workplace, whether on the road, in the warehouse or the office. These practices need not cost the company considerable time or money to implement or be effective.
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Is drug and alcohol testing legal? YES! Legally Sensitive Areas:- Safeguard employee’s confidentiality
- Ensure the policy is clearly communicated
- Establish procedures to thoroughly investigate alleged violations
- Ensure quality control and confirmation of positive tests
- Conform to union contracts, if applicable
Typical Testing Situations
Each employee, as a condition of employment, may be required to participate...
The Importance of Workplace Drug Prevention
Small businesses bear the greatest burden of substance abusers. Traditionally, larger employers participated in drug-free workplace practices...
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