{"id":51002,"date":"2015-11-17T01:04:38","date_gmt":"2015-11-17T01:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/?p=51002"},"modified":"2022-12-02T10:52:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T15:52:16","slug":"video-blog-benefits-of-random-drug-testing-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/video-blog-benefits-of-random-drug-testing-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Blog – Benefits Of Random Drug Testing In The Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Drug abuse is unhealthy. It can diminish workers\u2019 ability to cooperate and work well. It can reduce long-term productivity and profits. It can reduce quality of life, both in the workplace and elsewhere, for those who are using illicit drugs or using alcohol in an unhealthy manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Random Drug Testing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a deterrent to employee drug use. It is an identifier of substance abusers in your workplace. Random drug testing<\/strong><\/a> can help prevent accidents in the workplace. Random drug testing can save you money with productivity, less absenteeism, less theft in the workplace and motivated employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why would your company want to implement a Drug Free Workplace?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 To comply with laws, regulations contractual requirements For many employers, one serious accident, one major financial problem, one breach of confidentiality or one troubled employee can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and even jeopardize a company’s financial future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your business can implement the key components of a drug-free workplace program<\/strong><\/a> easily with a turnkey program offered by National Drug Screening. Your customized drug free workplace will consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) A written policy
\u2022 To qualify for insurance discounts, rebates, and other incentives
\u2022 To prevent associated problems (e.g., absenteeism, accidents, injuries, productivity loss)
\u2022 To respond to an incident or pattern of substance abuse
\u2022 To express support for the majority of employees who do not abuse alcohol or other drugs
\u2022 To invest in worker health, safety, and productivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) Employee education
3) Supervisor training
4) An employee assistance program (EAP)
5) Drug testing<\/p>\n\n\n\n