Everyone involved in the transportation industry, including safety-sensitive employees subject to Part 40 in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s section of the Code of Federal Regulations, should become aware of important changes in Part 40 that take effect on January 1, 2018. Part 40 outlines appropriate procedures for drug and alcohol testing within parts of the transportation industry Read more »
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The Shocking Truth About How Good People Become Addicted to Opiates
With the opioid crisis being declared a “public health emergency,” by president Trump it leaves many people wondering how did opiate addiction spiral so far out of control? The Center for Disease Control estimates that over 180,000 people have been casualties of the opiate epidemic from 1999 to 2015, with the highest rates being for those aged 25 to Read more »
How Does Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing Work?
Part of maintaining a drug-free workplace involves administering drug testing, based on reasonable suspicion, to reduce the risk of workplace accidents. Many employers today conduct pre-employment drug testing before an employee can begin their job, as well as post-accident drug testing after an injury is sustained at work, but most states also allow an employee to be tested for Read more »
Yes, You Really Can Get Addicted to Marijuana
Heated debates have risen over the issue of marijuana addiction as legalization has swept the nation, and it gets especially controversial when the topic of marijuana for medical use comes up. There’s more than enough evidence that marijuana is addictive. Approximately 1 in 15 high school seniors use cannabis daily or almost daily, according to Read more »
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Human resource management allows us to manage the daily challenges in the workplace to help the business perform better and employees excel professionally. Challenges come from all sides, in; recruiting and retaining talented employees, workplace diversity, compliance with laws and regulations, understanding benefits packages, adapting to innovation, workforce training and development, leadership development, management changes, Read more »
How Long Do Different Drugs Stay in Your System?
Different types of drugs stay in the body for different lengths of time after last use, depending on several factors, and the detection window for identifying drug use varies, depending on these factors and the drug testing method, such as urinalysis, oral fluid, or hair, that is used to collect a specimen. Certain drugs, like marijuana, Read more »
How to Identify Drug Use on the Job Site
Owing to the stressful and demanding nature of construction jobs, it is no wonder the escalating cases of drug abuse on the job site. However, having workers on duty while under the influence is nothing to be taken lightly. Not only does the worker undermine a business’s operational ability but also endangers the lives of Read more »
Denver Contractor Is Building an Industry That Hurts Employers
As the first state to legalize both medical and recreational marijuana, Colorado is often at the forefront of marijuana-related news and events. Recently, one Colorado contractor has very publicly expanded his business into the “green” industry, shifting his focus from constructing shipping warehouses and other routine buildings to crafting literal grow houses for the cultivation Read more »