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Pre-Employment Drug Test
The prevalent approach to employment drug testing involves many companies making it a standard practice for new hires to successfully complete a drug test before commencing their employment. Mandating pre-employment drug testing conveys a clear message regarding the expected behavior that a company will accept or reject in its workforce. Additionally, it acts as a deterrent, dissuading drug users from even seeking employment with the company.
DOT Drug Testing
The United States Department of Transportation mandates that employers operating within DOT-regulated sectors establish and uphold a drug and alcohol testing program that adheres to their stringent and comprehensive standards. DOT conducts audits on companies within its regulatory purview to verify adherence to these rules. Organizations under DOT jurisdiction that fail to comply with these requirements face potential consequences, including monetary penalties, operational suspensions, and even substantial legal repercussions.
Reasonable Suspicion Testing
In cases where an employee exhibits signs of impairment during work or when a workplace accident such as a slip and fall occurs, it is advisable for employers to conduct drug and alcohol testing. This proactive approach helps mitigate employer liability by ascertaining whether the accident might have resulted from the employee's state of sobriety. Sober Testing Services offers the flexibility to promptly respond to such situations by dispatching technicians to workplaces, job sites, emergency rooms, or accident scenes to conduct emergency testing, including the administration of breathalyzer tests.
Clinic vs. Mobile Drug Testing
Although the majority of drug tests typically occur within clinics, there are numerous situations in which companies can find value in having a technician visit their workplace. This becomes particularly relevant when testing multiple employees concurrently or when urgent circumstances arise, such as cases of reasonable suspicion or post-accident testing, especially when clinics may be closed after regular hours. Sober Testing Services offers customized testing solutions tailored to the specific requirements of businesses, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
Return on investment
Why Drug Test
Drug testing has been established to offer a wide array of recognized advantages, some of which are widely acknowledged while others may be less familiar:
- improved customer relations
- reduced labor expenses
- reduced lability
- reduced insurance costs
- reduced workplace violence
- reduced absenteeism
- reduced workers' compensation claims
- reduced theft in the workplace
- increased productivity
- increased safety
While over two-thirds of U.S. employers mandate pre-employment drug screening, a significantly smaller proportion fully leverage the benefits of a comprehensive drug-free workplace initiative. A drug-free workplace isn't merely a sound practice; it also proves financially advantageous for businesses.
HR experts commonly acknowledge that for every dollar invested in drug testing, approximately three dollars are saved. Given that 75% of drug users are part of the workforce, and each drug user can potentially cost a company an estimated $12,000 in healthcare expenses, decreased productivity, absenteeism, workers' compensation claims, unemployment benefits, and more, it becomes evident that implementing a comprehensive testing program is not only sensible but also fiscally prudent.