At ABILITYusa we partner with employers and selected Preferred Providers to help create a safe working environment for the employees, the employer, and the public. Drug and alcohol testing programs can contribute to the reduction of employee injury, illness-related costs, medical care, sick leave, and disability benefit costs.
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When can Drug & Alcohol Screening take place?
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Drug and Alcohol screening services can be provided:
- Based on Company Policy
- Post-Offer/Pre-Placement,
- With Reasonable Suspicion,
- Random Screening, and
- Post-Accident (in conjunction with applicable Drug Free Workplace Policies).
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Why is it important to do testing?
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The US Department of Labor has reported that drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace:
- Causes 65% of on-the-job accidents
- Accounts for 38% to 50% of ALL workers’ compensation claims
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What About Marijuana?
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THC in Marijuana causes physiological changes that impair depth perception, reaction time, coordination and other motor skills, and creates sensory distortion.
According to a study reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, employees who tested positive for marijuana had:
- 55% more industrial accidents
- 85% more injuries
- 75% greater absenteeism compared to those who tested negative
(NIDA. "How does marijuana use affect school, work, and social life?." National Institute on Drug Abuse, 13 Apr. 2021, https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/how-does-marijuana-use-affect-school-work-social-life)
All of which negatively affect an employer’s safety record and bottom line.
Drug Testing Saves DOLLARS $ and Decreases injuries.
