Drug testing is a common pre-employment requirement across the country, with many states making it mandatory for a wide variety of jobs—both professional and blue-collar. Since their inception during the Reagan administration, workplace drug tests have numbered in the tens of millions. The rationale behind this is that a drug-free work environment helps ensure workplace […]
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Why Drug and Alcohol Testing Is Becoming More Common Among Employers
Over the years, WorkPartners Occupational Health specialists have seen firsthand an uptick in the number of drug and alcohol tests requested by employers. Substance abuse is becoming more common in our society, and because of the direct and indirect harm it does to employers, employees, and places of work, more places of employment are requiring […]
What do DOT drug tests check for?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is cognizant of how Illicit drug use by people operating commercial vehicles is especially detrimental to the transportation industry as well as to the traveling public. This is why it requires companies in the transportation industry to have their employees in safety-sensitive positions participate in the DOT Drug Testing Program. […]
Drug Testing During the Pandemic
You may be asked to undergo a drug test for a variety of reasons, including employment. However, with the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, the procedure has become a challenge for healthcare providers and patients alike. Adjusted protocols are created to guide clinicians on when and how to conduct drug tests for patients. The […]
Why Do Employers Drug Test?
For years, drug testing has been the practice of many companies and businesses. Employers can require and conduct such tests depending on state laws. One of the misconceptions regarding drug testing is that employers do it due to the lack of trust in the workforce. Drug testing is not just for the company’s protection but […]
Drug Testing vs. Drug Screening
Despite being used interchangeably, drug testing and drug screening are two very different terms. A drug test is often more reliable and provides an accurate analysis of an individual’s substance use. Major corporations typically prefer testing over screening. On the other hand, drug screening is a more cost-effective approach, as it is relatively cheaper than a […]
