Alcohol and drug abuse creates significant safety and health hazards and can result in decreased productivity and poor employee morale. It also can lead to additional costs in the form of health care claims, especially short-term disability claims.
Common reasons employers implement drug and/or alcohol testing:
Establish a drug free workplace & act as a deterrent for employees
Avoid hiring applicants who use illegal drugs
Provide a safe workplace for employees & customers
Comply with Federal Drug Testing regulations: i.e. Department of Transport
Take advantage of Workers’ Compensation Discounts for Drug Free Workplace