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Drug Testing
How Periodic Testing Can Be A Crucial Part Of Your Workplace Drug Testing Program
Periodic drug testing is often lesser-known than other instances when workplace drug testing and alcohol testing is carried out. However, there are some important...
By: Elly McGuinness
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Drug Testing
The Critical Components Of A Strong Workplace Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy
Most companies do not have to have a workplace drug and alcohol policy in place. However, any company conducting drug testing and alcohol testing on its employees should...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
12 Fascinating Facts About Hair Testing
Hair follicle drug testing has been around for almost 40 years, but it has always been the subject of controversy as scientists and employers weigh in on its accuracy,...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Types of Drug and Alcohol Testing Training: How to Choose the Right One for Your Workplace
In 2017, 1 in 9 Americans over the age of 12 admitted to having used illicit drugs in the last thirty days. That number skyrockets to 1 in 4 for Americans aged 18-25...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
DOT & Non-Dot Reasonable Suspicion Training: What it is and Why You Need It
According to Forbes magazine, as of late there are more trucks on the road traveling more miles and carrying more freight. Even more disturbing for the companies that...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Drug and Alcohol Testing in The Oil & Gas Industry
Long hours, isolation and high salaries can be a toxic mix for workers in the oil and gas industry, leading many to turn to drugs and alcohol. It’s also dangerous...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Motor Carrier Industry
A recent study of truckers operating in the U.S. concluded that a high percentage were using mind-altering substances and that 30% confessed to using amphetamines to...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Aviation Industry
The great news for the aviation industry is that less than 1% of its employees are testing positive in random drug tests and drug use plays a role in just 1.2% of all...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Crucial Differences Between DOT and Non-DOT Drug Test Requirements
The drug tests you administer in your workplace will fall into two categories: those governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and everything else (Non-DOT)...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
How to Assist Recovering Addicts in Your Workplace
Alcohol use and drug use affects nearly every workplace, reducing productivity and increasing absenteeism and accidents. In fact, alcohol and drug addictions cost U.S...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Health and Safety
What Is CCDAPP Certification And Why Is It Important?
What does CCDAPP Certification mean?The Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals (CCDAPP) is a national certifying body that provides...
By: Brad Hestbak
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Drug Testing
An In-Depth Look at the Accuracy of Drug Tests
There is a lot of information available on the accuracy of drug tests, but it is frequently contradictory and often misleading. Your drug testing program is a...
By: Jennifer Crump
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