Drug Free Workplace Is Priority in Difficult Economic Times But Change Is Not...
2009 Drug Free Work Week 10/19-10/25, HI-LITES These are the final myths and tips of our week-long presentation for a drug-free workplace. Hopefully you received some good ideas for implementation....
View ArticleChallenges When Testing for Prescription Drugs in the Workplace
Recently in the “Commercial Appeal” (TN), quoting from a New York Times article about the trickiness of drug testing when workers take prescriptions drugs the article ended with this quote. “Given the...
View ArticleHow to Build a Workplace Drug and Substance Abuse Policy
Per the US Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 74.8% of the illicit drug users are either employed full time or part time. As illicit drugs and alcohol can remain...
View ArticleKnow the Basic Types of Drug Testing
Most employers understand the importance of drug testing to prevent both workers compensation accidents and accidents that damage property. When an employee has a work related accident resulting in...
View ArticleDrug Free Workplace Work Comp Premium Reduction in Some States
Some employers do not know they can reduce their workers compensation insurance premiums by having a drug-free workplace program. While the employer will realize that a drug-free workplace will reduce...
View ArticleOhio Drug Free Safety Program to Lower Workers Compensation Premiums
Ohio is the largest monopolistic state. All employers, who are not self-insured, must purchase their workers compensation coverage from the state. As the State of Ohio is acting as the insurance...
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6 Things Adjusters Wish Their Clients Knew
When adjusters daydream, their non-work daydreams are like every one else – romance and money. But when they are about work, many dreams are about how much easier life would be if their clients – the...
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Australian Bullying, Drug and Alcohol Harm Prevention Begins in January
Australian federal work health and safety regulator Comcare has highlighted several occupational health and safety issues, including bullying and drug and alcohol harm at work, in its Work Health...
View ArticleToronto Public Transit Workers Subject to Random Drug and Alcohol Tests
Public transit workers in Toronto will in the near future be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as the city's transit service was given permission to start testing employees in safety-sensitive...
View ArticleMake Your Drug Free Workplace Program an Asset Not a Liability
As owner of OshaSure, a Birmingham-based safety and risk management firm, I evaluate workplace safety and risk for small to mid-sized companies. Falling into my scope of expertise is the company Drug...
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