Why Perform Drug Testing?
Employee drug testing can help employers protect their workplaces from the negative effects of alcohol and illegally used substances. It will deter employees from coming to work unfit for duty, and also discourages alcohol and other drug abusers from joining your organization.
Approximately 77 percent of all drug and alcohol abusers are employed. Their employment has numerous impacts in the workplace, including posing a danger to themselves and their fellow employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), up to 65 percent of all work-related accidents can be traced to substance abuse. Drug users are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident and five times more likely to file a worker’s compensation claim.
In addition, drug users – including those who use illegal and prescription drugs – are:
- 2.2 times more likely to request early dismissal or time off
- 2.5 times more likely to have absences of eight days or more
- 3 times more likely to be late for work
A leading insurance broker indicates that the cost to an organization of just one individual using drugs or alcohol is $640.00 annually. The cost of performing a drug test on an employee or prospective employee starts at under $35.00 per donor. With Advanced Screening Solutions, LLC, this cost includes Gas Chromatography –Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) laboratory confirmations and Medical Review Officer (MRO) services on all positive samples.
Maintaining a safe and drug free workplace helps secure your bottom line. Advanced Screening Solutions, LLC can provide all of your employee screening needs in one location. We will work with you to develop and implement the ideal screening program for your organization.
What Are The Benefits Of A Drug-Free Workplace?
- Increased productivity
- Reduced turnover
- Reduced tardiness
- Reduced absenteeism
- Safer work environment
- Saving of valuable time on the hiring process
- Hiring only drug free employees
- Reduced Health Insurance Costs
- Workers Comp Insurance Incentives
Advanced Screening Solutions will assist to create a Turnkey Program for your company to become a drug free workplace. A policy is written on your behalf, customized to your needs and specifics of your business. This policy will comply with all federal and state regulations for regulated and non-regulated drug testing. Our consultants will meet your management staff to implement the policy answering questions and addressing concerns. We have developed policies for all types of employers!