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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
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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Houston
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Mar 4
Jan 23
Unmasking the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Discover the hidden symptoms of sleep apnea and learn how to identify if a driver needs to take a sleep apnea test.
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Jan 23
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
Aug 14
The Rising Popularity of Hair Follicle Drug Tests
Recently, the hair drug test has emerged as one of the more contemporary methods of drug screening, rapidly gaining favor among employers and for ...
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Aug 14
Jul 27
Understanding Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Treatments
As temperatures soar, it becomes crucial to stay vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses, particularly heat exhaustion and heat stroke. ...
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Jul 27
Apr 27
The Role of Technology in Workplace Safety
Can Artificial Intelligence improve safety at work?
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Apr 27
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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 11
Check the Label: Confusing results aren't the only risk with At-home COVID-19 tests
When will the negative news about Covid come to an end? While we are now seeing less severe Covid-related health threats, the not-so-good news keeps ...
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Mar 11
Feb 25
Bait the Hook: Why Workplace Wellness Programs are Here to Stay
What is the difference between government regulated safety standards and additional wellness programs that make your company’s benefits package more ...
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Feb 25
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 17
Feb 11
Is That Yours: The Rise of Employee Theft
Three out of four employees admit to stealing from their employer at least once. Employee fraud occurs for two years, on average, prior to being ...
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Feb 11
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 27
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
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
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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pre-employment drug screening
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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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Drug Related Accident
Work Safe
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Nov 10
Oct 25
A Back Injury Can Be A Real Pain In The $$$ (Bank Account): How Occupational Health Management Can Benefit Your Business and Protect Your Employees.
Back injuries can be debilitating. They don’t just prevent sufferers from doing heavy lifting, they can interfere with the most basic daily ...
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Oct 25
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 6
When they Talk-the-Talk, but can't Walk-the-Walk: Claimed Abilities v/s Reality
As the economy ramps up, companies are hiring like mad. We’ve had more than a year of stalled supply chains as Covid shortages brought everything to ...
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Under the Influence
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Oct 6
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
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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pre-employment drug screening
Work Safe
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Sep 1
Aug 25
Taking A Hard Look at Worksite Eye Injuries
Eye injuries remain one of the most common workplace injuries, despite numerous products available to protect against eye damage. For the business ...
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Aug 25
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
Apr 15
Workplace Noise Hazards Can Do Serious Damage
Job related hearing loss can do permanent damage to your employees and increase the risk of a serious accident at work. Utilizing the proper ...
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Apr 15
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 16
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
Oct 1
Importance of health screening during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 precautions at work help everyone stay healthy, but health screening, both before, during, and after the pandemic can help people know their ...
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Oct 1
Sep 22
Calculating ROI of Safety Programs in 2021: COVID-19 testing
Safety programs that include drug testing, background checks, and occupational medicine are not new, and, for many businesses, are an essential part ...
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Sep 22
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
Aug 7
Continuous Driver Monitoring: Your key to safety
You can predict an accident before it even happens, keeping your employees safer and reducing the risk of employees getting injured while on the job. ...
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Aug 7
Jul 15
DOT Physical: Protecting the company and the employee
A physical exam varies depending on the job and the time on the job. The purpose of a physical is to protect the worker from overexertion or strain, ...
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Jul 15
May 15
Workplace contaminants: Nano- and Micro-plastics in the workplace
As of now, there are no regulations for nano- and micro-plastic workplace contaminants. However, employers should be aware that they bear a ...
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May 15
May 6
Abbott's Open Texas plan & what it means for you
Read the Open Texas report Many Americans are ready to get back to work, and on April 27, Governor Abbott released his plan to Open Texas with ...
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May 6
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
Apr 15
Occupational Hearing Loss: The third most common ailment in the U.S.
About 12 percent of the U.S. working population suffer from hearing loss. Unlike the two leading conditions, hypertension and arthritis, hearing loss ...
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Apr 15
Apr 14
Employers required to use updated I-9 May 1, 2020
The I-9 form is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States, and it is ...
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Apr 14
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
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
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 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
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 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
Jun 18
Should I use Social Media Screening when Hiring?
Hiring is still on the rise, but the pool of applicants continues to become smaller and smaller as the unemployment rate dips. As you seek to find ...
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Jun 18
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
May 9
How to Screen Youth for Work
The standard protocol for hiring, a background check, a drug screen, and a reference check, will not necessarily work for your youngest hires. ...
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May 9
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
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
Feb 21
Drug testing required for unemployment benefits in Texas
In 2017, SB 21 amended Texas State employment laws to “require mandatory drug screening as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation ...
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Feb 21
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
Jun 22
How Long Does a Background Check Take?
How long a background check will take is one of the most common questions that we’re asked at WSS. It’s also one of the most difficult to answer, ...
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Jun 22
Jan 18
What Houston-Area Employers Need to Know About “Ban the Box” Laws
Have you heard of the Ban-the-Box movement? It’s an initiative that swept through the U.S. in 2015 and 2016. It’s been a hot-button issue among ...
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