Why drug test 2017

Why Drug Test? 2017

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An employee who abuses drugs or alcohol

Has more accidents and injuries on and off the job

Increases company L&I and healthcare costs Increases retraining and light duty costs Can affect the safety of other employees, the

public or your customers.

An employee who abuses drugs or alcohol will Miss work more often Call in sick or late more often Create scheduling problems Increase overtime costs

An employee who abuses drugs or alcohol may

Have problems with concentration on the job.

Be pre-occupied with personal or financial problems related to their drug use.

Be tempted to steal from their workplace.

Have problems doing quality work on time.

Drug or alcohol abuse usually does not resolve on its own, it requires intervention.

Steps towards a Drug-Free Workplace Write a company Drug-Free Workplace Policy Institute a company wide drug testing

program Train employees on resources available to

them Use Employee Assistance Programs Second Chance agreements

A drug-free employee has Fewer accidents and injuries Better attendance and punctuality A better attitude and productivity Employees who have been througha 2nd Chance Agreement are grateful and committed to being a better worker.

A Business that invests in adrug-free culture realizes

Lower Overall Business Costs Increases Customer Satisfaction Increased profits Increased employee satisfaction Sends a clear message to job seekers in their community.

What is the price of drug abuse in the community where you live?

Increased costs for treatment and care Increased ER visits and medical costs Increased family protective services costs Breakdown of family and work relationships Increased crime and enforcement costs.

Will you be part of the problem or a part of the solution?

Send a strong message by having a written drug free workplace policy.

Enforce it by requiring pre-employment, post accident and reasonable cause testing.

Educate your employees about your policy and resources that are available to them if they have a drug or alcohol problem.

EAP Services can serve a variety of needs: Financial problems Home or family life problems Drug or alcohol problems 2nd Chance agreements to retain good employees

It takes all of us, together, helping each other, to make the changes we want to see in our community.

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