A private security guard’s role differs from that of military or civilian police forces. They are employed to protect people, money, jewels, buildings, and safety-sensitive information. It’s crucial that these employees are in top form whenever they are on the clock. After all, lives could be at stake! You wouldn’t expect someone in charge of Read more »
A Drug-Free Workplace Makes a Powerful Impact
In order to operate a successful business, employers realize that workplace safety is the number one priority because it creates a sense of security for those who work there. Participating in a drug-free workplace program is an important factor in creating a safe work environment. Employees who use drugs while at work are a danger Read more »
Drug Abuse More Prevalent in Certain Industries
The number of people suffering from addiction, also known as substance use disorder, stretches across all facets of the population. And, as you can expect, drug abuse affects all aspects of their lives. That, in turn, reaches into the lives of others. Drugs in the workplace cause an increased risk of accidents and that, of Read more »
Will Oral Fluid Drug Testing Overtake Urine Tests?
The urine drug test is the most used employee drug test and has been since employee drug testing began. Of course, at first, it was the only drug test available on the market so employers had no choice. Still, even after oral fluid and hair follicle drug testing became available, the employers of the general Read more »
Get Collectors Certified for DOT Oral Fluid Drug Testing
Some employers of the safety-sensitive workforce have been looking forward to the Department of Transportation (DOT) releasing its final ruling authorizing oral fluid drug testing. It happened back in early May. There have been signs pointing to the protocol change. For example, a section for oral fluid testing appeared on the Custody and Control Form Read more »
Searching “DOT Drug Testing Near Me?”
So you’re realizing your dream of starting your own trucking company and it won’t be much longer before the Grand Opening date arrives. You’ve been going through resumes and scheduling interviews interspersed with checking off the “yep, I meet compliance there” list. Suddenly, you realize that you put the Department of Transportation (DOT) employee drug Read more »
Bringing the Cocaine Sharks Theory to Light
Did the Jaws theme pop into your head when Discovery started advertising Cocaine Sharks as part of its “Shark Week” line-up? Images of crazed sharks amped up on coke undoubtedly sprang to mind for some. For others, the title may have brought the movie, Cocaine Bear, to mind. Released in early 2023, it depicts the loosely Read more »
5 Panel Vs DOT Drug Test
The Department of Transportation (DOT) came into being to see to it that the country’s roads and highways are safe for the general public. Its misssion entails mandating employers of the safety-sensitive workforce at every level of operation. Drug testing employees who come into contact with the public out on the road is part of Read more »