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Mar 16
The Advantage of Hair Drug Testing in Workplace Safety
Introduction to Hair Drug Testing: Explaining the basics, how it works, and why it's a reliable method for detecting chronic drug use.
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Mar 16
Mar 12
Substance Abuse – A Silent Threat to Workplace Dynamics and Safety
The hidden menace of substance abuse is unraveling the fabric of our workplaces, threatening the core of team cohesion and operational safety. ...
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Mar 12
Feb 13
The Role of Employee Assistance Programs in Promoting Mental Health
Explore the crucial role of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in supporting mental health and creating a positive work environment.
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Feb 13
Jun 17
Consistency is Key to Your Workplace Safety Record
“Success is all about consistency around the fundamentals” - Robin Sharma
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Jun 17
Apr 27
The Role of Technology in Workplace Safety
Can Artificial Intelligence improve safety at work?
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Apr 27
Apr 18
Reap the Rewards: The Payoff of Occupational Wellness Programs
Over the course of the last century, work life in the United States has undergone significant enhancements, largely attributed to a reevaluation of ...
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Apr 18
Jul 29
The Ins & Outs of Drug Testing Programs
Drug testing is a legal and necessary component in any workplace safety program.
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Jul 29
Jul 21
Keep Your Vessels Moving: The Benefits of a Port Health Safety Program
Since 2020, Americans have had to think about the way in which all of the things that are usually found in local stores make their way to those store ...
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Jul 21
Jul 14
Just Walk It Off: The High Costs of Delayed Medical Care
According to a Gallup survey, more and more people are delaying medical care because of costs. Added to the financial strain of receiving treatment ...
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Jul 14
Jul 12
Workplace Harassment: Training Isn't Always Enough
A recent claim of harassment was revived by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court Of Appeals. In the case of Stamey v. Forest River, Inc., No. 21-1539, a ...
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Jul 12
Jun 30
Keeping Business Alive When COVID-19 Refuses to Leave
"The pandemic continues and we're going to continue working on fighting the pandemic and getting it under much better control," White House COVID-19 ...
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Jun 30
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
Jun 16
The When, Why, & How of Safety Training - Part 3
Workplace Safety Screenings is wrapping up a three-part series on workplace safety. We have discussed the when and the why, but we would be remiss if ...
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Jun 16
Jun 7
Pre-Screening: Can You Afford Not To?
Remember when we used to divide careers into blue collar vs.white collar?
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Jun 7
Jun 3
The When, Why, & How of Safety Training - Part 1
Workplace Safety may be such an old hat in your industry that you rarely give it much thought, other than making sure that your HR department knows ...
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Jun 3
May 23
Everyday Stress & Addiction Can Cost a Company Big Money
Drug Abuse Costs Employers $81 Billion Per Year
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May 23
May 19
Solutions for the Workplace: Cutting through COVID-19 Debates
“Compared to the early days of the pandemic, COVID-19 is now preventable, treatable, and controllable. But just as we adapted before, we need to ...
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May 19
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
May 12
Losing Out: Is Your Application Process Costing You Good Candidates?
If you’ve been around a while, you know we write extensively on the importance of prescreening job seekers. We make sure the people who apply are who ...
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May 12
May 9
Costly to Ignore: Mental Health & the Workplace
“Excessive workplace stress causes a staggering 120,000 deaths and results in nearly $190 billion in health care costs each year.” -Center for ...
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May 9
May 3
Something's Off: Is your Safety Policy showing the results you want?
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
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May 3
Apr 21
Money Isn't Everything: The Less Tangible Benefits of Background Checks
We’ve written extensively on the financial benefits of background checks, or conversely the cost of having to replace an employee you did not ...
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Apr 21
Apr 14
A Prevention Perspective: Where a Healthy Worksite Starts
“The best cure is prevention.” That statement, most often used in relation to personal health, is simple but profound. It can find application well ...
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Apr 14
Apr 11
Don't Let One Bad Apple Spoil the Bunch: The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees
The cost of hiring the wrong employee goes well beyond replacing that employee, or even the time and money that might have been lost on training the ...
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Apr 11
Apr 4
Violence on the Job: Not all Injuries or Fatalities are Accidents
Workplace injuries can be intentional.
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Apr 4
Mar 28
It's Get'n Hot in Here: Preparing for the Safety Risks of Summer.
Heat stress can kill. Most of us avoid high heat temps because they are uncomfortable, but they are Most of us avoid high heat temps because they are ...
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Mar 28
Mar 22
Is There Such a Thing as Working Too Hard? Don't underestimate the dangers of overexertion.
When it comes to workplace injuries, the common assumption is that they are the result of negligence or carelessness, but one of the most common ...
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Mar 22
Mar 2
Things Are Changing: Current Trends in Background Screening
Every year brings changes to how we hire, train, and manage our employees. Often the changes are small, but the past two years have seen seismic ...
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Mar 2
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
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 27
Jan 25
Not Just Statistics: Real World Worker Injuries
Workplace Safety Screenings is in the business of helping employers understand the risks of workplace injury and death. As much as we offer ...
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Jan 25
Jan 17
Safety First: Does Your Safety Program Set You Up for Success?
Is workplace safety a genuine priority or an easy-to-ignore policy?
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Jan 17
Jan 6
Rethink Your Hiring Goals: Pre-screenings For a Better Workforce
When it comes to skills-based jobs, an available employee should know how to perform the tasks required and be willing to show up every day and on ...
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Jan 6
Dec 21
What You See is What You Get: Visual Acuity & Eye Health Matter
Taking care of your eyes can be as important as eating well and exercising regularly. Vision health can increase daily safety. Employees should ...
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Dec 21
Nov 23
It's Gett'n Cold Outside: Weather Proofing your Workplace Safety Program
In February of 2021, Texas experienced a winter weather storm that residents lovingly refer to as “Snow-mageddon” or “Snowpocalypse.” To put it ...
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Nov 23
Nov 17
Why Post Accident Drug Testing Matters
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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Nov 17
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
Sep 1
Leagalized Weed vs. Your own 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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