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The Ins & Outs of Drug Testing Programs

Drug testing is a legal and necessary component in any workplace safety program.

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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

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 22

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 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 31

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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Jan 11

Dec 6

It's a long way down: The importance of Aerial Lift Safety.

Bucket trucks, as well as boom and scissor lifts, are certainly standard equipment for many industries, but the frequency with which they are used ...

Dec 6

Dec 1

How Random is Your Company's Random Drug Tests?

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

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

Oct 21

Prescription Drug Use in the Workplace

You probably already know the answer to the question, "How do I pass a drug or alcohol test?" First Lady Nancy Reagan had it right in the 1980's when ...

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Oct 21

Oct 4

"Look Out Below!" -The Rise of Workplace Injuries

You’ve probably seen the iconic image of the 1932 New York City construction workers seated above Rockefeller Center during the height of The Great ...

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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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