Not only is drug testing important to maintain a safe working environment, but also in some states it’s the law. It is very benefiting for an employer to drug test their employees.

· Employers who encourage a drug-free workplace report an increase in production and attendance as well as a decrease in accidents and employee turnover.

·Employers with a drug- free workplace experience a lower rate in the use of medical benefits and Workers’ Compensation.

· Some company’s who maintain a drug-free workplace may qualify for incentives, such as a decreased premium insurance cost.

· Providing and enforcing drug- free workplaces will enable you to hire and employee a more motivated staff who will not be or become users, abusers and/or addicts.

Drug testing is an efficient way to deter people from coming into work if they are unable to perform their tasks, as well as keep away those who use drugs in the first place. Applicants who know that they cannot pass a drug test will not apply to your company if they know you drug therefore weeding out potential hazards to your company.

Why You Should Drug Test?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 10 to 20 percent of worker’s who die on the job test positive for alcohol or drugs.

The federal government, The National Institute on Drug Abuse requires many companies to test for NIDA-5 - five specific drug categories

1. Marijuana and hash

2. Cocaine and crack

3. Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, and speed

4. Heroin, opium, codeine, and morphine

5. PCP

Employers must follow certain laws which require drug testing such as…

·Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Private employers with 15 or more employees

·Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Permits employers to adopt drug testing and drug-free workplace policies

·State Workers’ Compensation laws An injured worker may not receive worker’s compensation benefits if the employers injury occurred due to their intoxication

·Federal Drug- Free Workplace Act of 1988

·U.S. Department of Defense regulations

·U.S. Department of Transportation regulations Requires drug and alcohol-free workplace

When Should You Drug Test?

1. Pre- Employment
2. Pre- Promotion
3. Annual physicals
4. Obvious signs of drug abuse
5. At Random
6. Post- accidents

What Symptoms to Look For in Employees

·Change in work habits

·Lateness/absenteeism

·Accidents

·Change in productivity

·Change in mood

·Increased level of crime within the workplace

Reasons Employers Should Drug Test

·Fulfill insurance providers requirements

·Minimize hiring employees who may abuse drugs

·Identify users

·Provide a safe working environment

·Deter recreational drug use by employees

·Comply with federal and state regulations

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