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Apr 4

How "Random" is Your Company's Random Drug Testing?

A friend of mine tells a story about being selected for a so-called random drug test at a Houston company within a day or two of having had an ...

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Dec 1

Oral Fluid Testing Myths Get Busted

There is plenty of misinformation regarding the science of drug testing floating around. This guide explains the facts behind the most common oral ...

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Why Use Lab-Based Oral Fluid Drug Testing?

What makes oral fluid testing so different? Find out by downloading this fact sheet.

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Misconceptions About a Drug-Free Workplace

A company without a drug-free workplace system in place is losing money. Find out more in this guide.

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Get the Secrets to a Drug-Free Workplace

Maybe you’re thinking about implementing a drug-free workplace program. Maybe you already have one in place and want to make it better.

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How to Plan Your Next Onsite Drug and Alcohol Testing

Performing on-site drug test collections at your place of business or job site offers many benefits, including simplified logistics

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Reasonable-Suspicion Drug Testing Guide

The complexities of employment screening can be overwhelming.

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Everything HR Professionals Need to Know About Background Checks

The complexities of employment screening can be overwhelming.

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Maximizing your next on-site testing event

Download the document to find tips to generate the maximum ROI from every testing event.

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Item TitleThree Divergent Paths for Dealing with Opioid Abuse

The opioid crisis has left employers, even small business owners, with a decision to make. Which path do I take to deal with opioids at my workplace?

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Occupational Health Management

If you haven’t yet chosen to implement an OCM program, or you are lacking elements that could improve the health, and thereby the productivity of your team, it’s time for a change.

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Apr 2

Motor Vehicle Deaths: Know the Stats: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

In our quest for constant connectivity, we've stumbled upon an unintended consequence that unfolds on our roadways. A recent analysis by the National ...

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Apr 2

Mar 4

What Is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)? Part I

Unlocking Precision and Safety: Meet the MRO -Your Drug Testing Guardian

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Mar 4

Mar 1

Navigating the Ripple Effects of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

When we consider the fabric of a thriving organizational culture or workplace, the well-being of each team member stands at the core of sustained ...

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Jan 9

Drug Testing in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

Discover the importance of drug testing in the workplace and gain a comprehensive understanding of its impact.

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Jan 9

Aug 22

What Is a Medical Review Officer (MRO)? Part I

Unlocking Precision and Safety: Meet the MRO -Your Drug Testing Guardian

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Aug 22

Jul 20

Heat Stroke Awareness and Prevention

Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency that occurs when your body can't cool itself down. This can happen when you're exposed to high ...

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Aug 19

Build your business by finding the best candidate

Workplace Safety Screenings offers affordable and comprehensive pre-employment screenings to help businesses make the most of every dollar. The cost ...

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Aug 19

Jun 21

Staying Ahead of All Federal Safety Regulations

The Department of Health and Human Services proposed these changes to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs in April ...

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Jun 21

May 23

Everyday Stress & Addiction Can Cost a Company Big Money

Drug Abuse Costs Employers $81 Billion Per Year

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May 16

The Workplace & Marijuana: What to Think When the Rules Keep Changing

We cannot get away from the subject of marijuana. Every day is another development in how lawmakers are reacting to an old drug gaining new ...

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May 16

Apr 7

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Fentanyl Disguised as a Prescription

The Fentanyl crisis has been a regular top news story and public policy issue since well before the onset of COVID-19. After the pandemic forced the ...

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Apr 7

Mar 9

"I Called Dibs!": Competing for the Best Job Candidates during a National Labor Shortage.

When a national labor shortage has you and your competitors vying for the same workers, how do you make sure that you attract the best candidates out ...

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Mar 9

Feb 22

Stay Compliant: Do You Know Your State's Drug Laws?

“Under Texas and federal laws, there is almost no limitation at all on the right of private employers to adopt drug and alcohol testing policies for ...

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Feb 17

Open Wide: When & Why Oral Fluid Testing is your Best Screening Option

Drug testing allows you to determine if and when an employee or job candidate could be putting your business at risk. Testing an employee for drug ...

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Feb 17

Feb 3

Follow the Rules: Warehouse work hazards you can easily avoid.

Warehouse work is nothing new, but it has expanded exponentially in the past few years thanks to online shopping sites. Added to that is the upswing ...

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Feb 3

Jan 31

Improved Safety & Higher Profits: A Drug-Free Policy for the New Year

As you begin a new year, increased safety and higher profits are most likely on your business agenda. That means implementing a drug-free work ...

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Jan 27

Recovery Road: A Positive Drug Test Doesn't Have to Lead to Termination

How do you handle positive drug tests in a drug-free environment?

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Jan 11

What's in the Cup? The hidden risks of a high-functioning alcoholic.

Do you perform drug tests as part of your pre-employment screening or have an ongoing screening program? Many people hear the term “drug test” and ...

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Nov 10

Protect your Business: Stay Up to Date with Changing Drug Laws

“Under Texas and federal laws, there is almost no limitation at all on the right of private employers to adopt drug and alcohol testing policies for ...

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Nov 10

Sep 9

The Rise of Drug Abuse & Your Business

Drug use is on the rise. In almost every measurable category, we see a surge in substance abuse. In light of these increasing numbers, the question ...

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Sep 9

Jul 15

Creating a Drug-Free Policy That Works For Everyone

Some employees might resent a drug testing program at work, whereas others understand it as an inevitable part of obtaining employment in certain ...

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Jul 15

Jun 9

The Workplace Dangers of Rising Methamphetamine Use

One of the many unfortunate side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is increased numbers in drug use, at a time when substance abuse was already on the ...

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Jun 9

Mar 16

PART 2 - Employment & Background Checks: What Do They Want To Know?

Why Is My Employer Asking For A Background Check? Last week, we discussed the basic info about employee background checks--- what they are, the wait ...

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Mar 9

PART 1 - Employment & Background Checks: What Should I Know About The Process?

Why Is My Employer Asking For A Background Check? Background checks are often a prerequisite to employment and volunteering in order to confirm any ...

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Mar 9

Feb 16

Medical Surveillance and Occupational Health Management

What is Medical Surveillance? When you say the words “medical surveillance,” it sounds almost ominous, doesn’t it? This term may not be used in ...

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Feb 16

Feb 9

What does the future of work look like?

These trends, recently published by the National Safety Council, reveal the future of business--it's a business centered on your employees and the ...

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Feb 9

Nov 4

Oral fluid testing: Another option for employers

Workplace Safety Screenings has used oral fluid testing for more than a decade to eliminate drug test cheating, perform on-site testing, and provide ...

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Nov 4

Nov 2

Drugs in the workplace: What you need to know

Employers in the United States have a problem: One in every 12 employees in the U.S. struggle with substance abuse. These employees may be essential ...

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Nov 2

Oct 27

HR 3884 could endanger the public if passed

How does HR 3884 – Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 affect your team? Dramatically if you have DOT employees in a state ...

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Oct 20

Hair testing: An effective option for drug testing

In September, the Department of Health and Human Services began seeking public commentary on the use of hair testing for federal employees and ...

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Oct 20

Sep 15

Calculating ROI of Safety Programs in 2021: New variables for consideration

This is the first in a five-part series by WSS on maximizing the ROI of your safety program in 2021.

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Sep 15

Sep 8

Drug Test Positivity at a 16 year high

This month, Quest Diagnostics reported drug use was at a 16 year high across the U.S. Frankly, we’re not surprised. Employers are left with two ...

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Sep 8

Jul 21

COVID-19 pandemic leads to increased positive drug tests

Unknown circumstances can cause people to change their behaviors, causing them to do things out of their usual personality traits, and some of these ...

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Jul 21

Apr 23

On-site drug testing safely during COVID-19

Drug and alcohol abuse is on the rise. We know that both anecdotally and through statistical analysis of post-traumatic events and current marijuana ...

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Apr 23

Mar 10

Does more drug testing equal a drug-free workplace?

Does running more drug tests equal fewer workers coming to work under the influence? Not necessarily.

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Mar 10

Mar 5

Flu medications that can create a positive drug test result

If you're subject to drug testing, be cautious about which flu medications you take and when. There are prescribed flu medications that can create a ...

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Mar 5

Feb 20

DOT recommends against CBD oil

We have been posting on CBD oil for quite some time, and our CEO strongly recommends against its use for those who will be subjected to ...

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Feb 20

Feb 18

Comply with the new FMCSA drug testing rate in 5 steps

In January, the FMCSA kicked off the new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse with required registration for all employers who fall under FMCSA regulation. ...

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Feb 18

Jan 22

FMCSA Clearinghouse Issues Arise

Employers can continue hiring with 49 CFR 391.23(e) procedures

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Jan 22

Jan 6

Change in DOT FMCSA random drug testing rate

On December 27, the FMCSA announced that the annual percentage rate for random drug testing will increase from 25% to 50% of the average number of ...

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Jan 6

Dec 30

Workplace Safety in 2020: Are you prepared?

Many of us are goal setting this week. As business leaders, the line between personal and business goals sometimes becomes blurred. We aim to lead ...

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Dec 30

Oct 30

The Substance Abuse Prevention Toolkit for Employers

Nearly 21 million Americans are living with substance use disorder, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. That's more than the total number of ...

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Oct 30

Sep 27

Is your company following the DOT testing procedures?

Does your drug testing company fully understand the DOT drug testing and collections procedures? If not, your employees’ drug testing results could ...

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Sep 27

Sep 10

7 Reasons A Drug Free Workplace Policy Protects Your Company

Drugs have become very prevalent in society with 60% of illegal world drug production being consumed in the United States. Due to the increase in ...

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Sep 10

Sep 5

Is a blood drug test better than a urine drug test?

Recently I had to tell one of my clients that his “rock star” employee’s drug test came back positive for an illegal substance following a random ...

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Sep 5

Aug 22

Is your Houston drug-free workplace operating on cruise control?

We are a society who likes things fast. Fast food, fast cars, fast internet access and fast phone connections. Like the tag line says, “Faster is ...

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Aug 22

Aug 15

How do you ensure your non-profit is a drug-free workplace?

Non-profit organizations are vital to every community; however, they are susceptible to many challenges due to the nature of the industry. A common ...

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Aug 15

Aug 8

Do your employees think your Houston drug testing program is working?

One thing I've discovered since starting a Houston drug and alcohol screening business is that a lot of people get uncomfortable when they find out ...

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Aug 8

Aug 1

Four ways to protect your business from bath salts abuse

"Bath salts." These words once conjured up images of soaking in a hot bath at the end of a long day. No longer. Rarely has a benign term taken on a ...

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Aug 1

Jul 22

Using synthetic marijuana to beat a drug test is a game of Russian Roulette

A recent article in the Houston Chronicle identifies Houston as having a “key role” in the popularity of a new, dangerous and readily available ...

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Jul 22

Jul 11

Legalized Pot vs. Your Houston Drug Testing Program

You may have heard about the Gallup poll released last week showing for the first time since 1969, a majority of Americans favors legalizing ...

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Jul 11

Cannabis testing in the U.S. and why it matters for your business

As a business owner, you have a drug-free workplace policy. Your employees know it, and the vast majority of them are working to comply with your ...

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Jul 11

Jul 3

What's the difference between driving high and driving drunk?

With the increasing legalization of marijuana in the Southwest and the summertime heat, Houston law enforcement officials continue to deal with ...

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Jul 3

May 14

3 Drug Testing Methodologies

When a company implements or reviews their Drug Free Workplace Program there is a lot to consider, one important factor is the testing method that ...

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May 14

May 9

Reasonable Suspicion Testing: More Relevant than Ever

In April, New York banned marijuana testing for a number of positions, and more employers are choosing to avoid marijuana testing in their hiring ...

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May 9

Apr 30

5 Ways to Encourage Your Employees to Seek Treatment

Developing a drug free workplace is essential for employers. However, it can be difficult to encourage employees suffering from drug or alcohol abuse ...

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Apr 30

Apr 27

5 Signs an Employee Aliment Has Turned into a Substance Abuse Problem

In today’s society, prescription drug abuse has become a growing problem within the workplace. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, ...

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Apr 27

Apr 16

The Debate on Student Drug Testing in Houston Public Schools

There has been an alarming increase in drug use among students in Houston, and around the US. The reality regarding drug use in schools and among ...

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Apr 16

Mar 29

CBD Oil: What's the truth behind this new panacea

What exactly is CBD oil, what is the legality of it, and how does the flood of CBD oil in Texas affect businesses?

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Mar 29

Mar 26

What is the role of an MRO?

The MRO is a key person in the drug testing process. He or she ensures that the drug tests are administered properly, that the correct drug panel was ...

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Mar 26

Mar 21

What is a non-contact positive?

What is a non-contact positive? You may have seen this result on a recent drug test and had questions. It sounds a bit cryptic, but it’s actually ...

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Mar 21

Mar 7

The Cat and Mouse Game of Beating a Drug Test

Your employees, not all but some, are trying to beat your drug tests. The DOT presents clear guidelines for how to defeat the top five ways employees ...

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Mar 7

Feb 14

Why post-accident drug testing matters most

Now that your company has determined the need for a drug and alcohol policy, it is important to assess key components impacting the effectiveness of ...

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Feb 14

Feb 7

5 Costly Misconceptions of a Drug-Free Workplace

Drug and alcohol abuse has devastating effects on families across the U.S. As seen in the current opioid epidemic sweeping the country, many ...

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Feb 7

Jan 10

OSHA’s post-accident policy change and what it means for businesses

OSHA has recently clarified their post-accident policy. According to The National Law Review, “The new guidance clarifies that safety incentive ...

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Jan 10

Dec 4

Get a “Plan B” for Your Houston Holiday Parties to Avoid a DUI

You pretty much just have to turn on the TV or look at your computer to see a story about a celebrity overindulging in drinking or using drugs--even ...

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Dec 4

Nov 15

Marijuana Legalization: How does it affect your workplace

You, as the employer, have the right to hire whom you choose in each position. However, state and federal law are making these decisions increasingly ...

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Nov 15

Sep 21

The greatest ROI in drug testing is on-site

Let's get right down to business. The goal of Workplace Safety Screenings is to increasing safety and productivity, lowering liability. The best way ...

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Sep 21

Sep 11

Notes from the CEO: Hire securely this holiday season

School is back in session, and many employers are looking to their holiday hiring plans. Holiday hiring is always difficult, but never more so than ...

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Sep 11

Aug 20

Have you adapted your HR policies to accommodate the 2018 trends?

2018 has been a challenging year for Human Resources employees and business owners. Two of the top issues, cannibis and employee well-being, are also ...

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Aug 20

Jun 22

Drug Testing Myths Busted!

When it comes to drug testing, it sometimes seems as if there is more misinformation floating around online than legitimate facts. There are plenty ...

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Jun 22

What Does ‘QNS’ Mean, and How Can it be Avoided?

The most disappointing result for any drug test is QNS: Quantity Not Sufficient. A test that results in QNS is essentially inconclusive, wasting the ...

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Jun 22

Is Drug Testing an Invasion of Privacy?

Drug and alcohol abuse carries with it significant risk for businesses in Texas. Abuse costs millions of dollars each year in lost productivity, ...

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Jun 22

Workplace Marijuana Testing in the Post-Legalization Era: What Employers Need to Know

Marijuana has been legalized in a number of states, both for medicinal and adult use. However, the drug remains illegal in Texas and a majority of ...

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Jun 22

Workforce Drug Use Hits 10-Year High

The percentage of U.S. workers who tested positive for using drugs hit a 10-year high in 2015, according to a recent study conducted by diagnostic ...

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Jun 22

Jan 18

The Facts on Kush Drug Testing in Houston

More and more employers ask Workplace Safety Screenings every day, “Do you drug-test for synthetic marijuana?” The reason why is simple—this ...

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Jan 18

Don’t Make These 5 Big Mistakes After an Employee Tests Positive

It’s an employer’s nightmare: A key employee’s drug test comes back positive. If your business regularly conducts drug tests, however, it’s only a ...

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Jan 18

How New Federal Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines Affect Your Business

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently revised the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs for urine ...

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Jan 18

Workplace Safety Screenings Offers New Paperless DOT Drug Testing in Houston

Workplace Safety Screenings (WSS) now provides paperless DOT drug testing for DOT-regulated employers. Now, our drug-testing services are faster, ...

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Jan 18

Jan 17

FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule in December establishing a ...

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Jan 17

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