Common Questions about Drug Testing

 

A drug-free workplace will reduce the impact of substance abuse at your business:

·         Increases productivity

·         Decreases turnover

·         Decreases health care costs

·         Decreases workplace violence

·         Decreases accidents

·         Decreases absenteeism

·         Decreases employee theft

·         Increases employee morale

·         Increase profits

 

A drug-free workplace program reduces workers' compensation costs:

·         Fewer accidents 

·         Fewer lost workdays

·         Lower claims 

·         Fewer fraudulent or exaggerated claims

·         Heightens managers', supervisors' and employees' safety awareness

·         Some insurance programs offer a discount for putting in a comprehensive program

 

 

Drug Free Business' membership package contains everything you need

·         It includes policy, procedures, forms, and sample letters

·         Follow the step-by-step instructions

·         Free policy and procedures templates

·         Free consultation if customized policy needed

·         DOT Policy package includes Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated rules, which are needed if you employ anyone required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Call Drug Free Business to set up your random selection pool and to receive supplemental material.

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consortium

·         Drug Free Business provides you with a full-service, broad-brush professional EAP through Fully Effective Employees, with over 35 years’ experience serving companies nationwide.

·         Unlimited use at no cost to employees and families; 24 hour access from anywhere in U.S. through their 1-800 numbers.

·         Rapid intervention helps solve problems quickly and inexpensively before they become overwhelming.

·         Unlimited consultation for supervisors and managers. We train supervisors to recognize and resolve job performance problems. Since a majority of job problems are caused by alcohol and drug issues, this is an effective tool in early resolution.

·         Critical incident debriefings and other services are included.

·         Call for more information on how the Drug Free Business Employee Assistance Program Consortium works.

Supervisors Training and Employee Education

·         Supervisors training and employee orientation programs are furnished by Drug Free Business and Fully Effective Employees.

·         The Department of Transportation mandates an additional two hours training for supervisors of commercial drivers (CDL). These sessions are held quarterly by Drug Free Business.

·         Online commercial driver training

·         Training for Designated Employer Representatives (DER)

·         Customized training programs on request

 

Drug and Alcohol Testing

·         Pre-employment*

·         Post-accident*

·         Return-to-work and follow-up

·         Reasonable suspicion*

·         Random

·         Other programs to fit your specific needs.

·         One-time baseline test of all employees

* Recommended for all companies

 

Drug and Alcohol Testing Services are provided at the lowest possible cost through Drug Free Business

·         All drug testing packages includes collection, shipping, laboratory analysis, Medical Review Officer (MRO) services and reporting

·         Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing package includes collection, laboratory analysis, MRO services and all required DOT reports including assistance with audits

·         Random selection service at no additional charge

·         Convenient collection sites (7,000 nationally), and 24 hour sites for emergency post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing

·         On-site collection service is also available in most areas

·         SAMHSA certified laboratories through LabCorp, Quest, Legacy MetroLab, Sterling, and Pathology Associates Medical Labs (PAML)

·         Medical Review Officer (MRO) services included in the price of all drug tests

·         Secure and confidential online reporting and record keeping

·         Overnight results for most testing

·         Alcohol testing (EBT) or Alcohol Screening (ASD) is also available at most collection sites

·         Call for the location of the closest collection site and pricing details

Ongoing Consulting Services

·         We realize that you may need additional help in setting up your program or dealing with unusual situations. We are always available to help with recommendations.

·         Use Drug Free Business as a resource and consultant throughout your implementation process and after your program is in place

 

Optional Background Checking Services

·         With Drug Free Business, you get direct access to all consumer and commercial credit bureaus, public records, criminal records, sub-prime reports and verification products.

·         This service is fully compliant with federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations. You can now receive the same background reports at about one fourth the price that others charge. Call us for more information and pricing or visit: http://www.drugfreebusiness.org/background_screening

 

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION AND START YOUR PROGRAM

·         Call Drug Free Business, 800-598-3437 if you have any questions or need additional help.