Information - Drug Testing in the Workplace
Why do employers implement workplace drug testing?
Alcohol and drug abuse creates significant safety and health hazards and can result in decreased productivity and poor employee morale.
Common reasons employers implement drug testing are to:
Common reasons employers implement drug testing are to:
- Deter employees from abusing alcohol and drugs
- Prevent hiring individuals who use illegal drugs
- Be able to identify early and appropriately refer employees who have drug and/or alcohol problems
- Provide a safe workplace for employees
- Protect the general public and instill consumer confidence that employees are working safely
