Pre-employment and Periodic Employee Drug Testing
A well-managed drug-free workplace program can help protect your organization from the far-reaching impacts of drug abuse.
The most common type of drug screening performed is pre-employment drug testing, allowing employers to take a proactive role in ensuring workplace safety. The negative impact of hiring drug abusers is well documented.
Statistics show that 10.6 percent of full-time employees and 13.2 percent of part-time employees aged 18 or older reported using illicit drugs within one month of the survey.
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In addition, statistics show that people who use drugs are less likely to work for employers that conduct pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
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Employees who use drugs are found to be:​
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2.5 times more likely to miss 8 or more days of work each year than those who do not use drugs
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3.6 times higher probability of a workplace accident
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5 times more likely to file a workers’compensation claim
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The benefits of a well-run workplace drug policy, including pre-employment and periodic drug testing protocols, are well documented. These programs filter out employees that will cost you money, time, and effort. Most companies begin a workplace drug testing policy to receive discounted insurance rates, but experience the benefits of a well-run program in many more ways, including:
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Improved employee productivity
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Reduced rates of workplace accidents and crime, including theft and violence
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Reduced employee turnover
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Decreased employee absenteeism
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Lower workers’ compensation insurance and health care costs, including premiums
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Comply with state or federal regulations
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Whether your goal is to establish a safer workplace, reduce employee turnover, or save money on hiring, firing, and worker's compensation and liability insurance, a well-designed, well-run employee drug testing program has far-reaching benefits, and The Lab at Seascape has the personalized options and price point to help you and your company.
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