A worker intoxicated or under the influence of drugs on the job can not only be detrimental to productivity, but extremely dangerous to safety of the employee and those around him or her. Maintaining a comprehensive written drug and alcohol policy – covering testing, prevention, and the handling of suspected drug- or alcohol-abuse on the job – is of course very important.
Key elements include:
We have helped a wide range of businesses to create and update such drug and alcohol policies or to deal with suspected or confirmed substance abuse situations. We are a phone call or email away.
Resources
Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
United States Department of Labor
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