by Bostec | Sep 20, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing
There are a number of reasons that employers conduct employee drug tests. One is to reduce the likelihood of on-the-job accidents. Another is to protect employees in the event that an accident does occur. A third reason could be that tests are required by law;...
by Bostec | Aug 17, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing, Home Use
Among drugs and other substances that affect performance in the workplace, alcohol is easily the most common. In the U.S., roughly 1 in 13 adults (nearly 14 million people total) are alcoholics or alcohol abusers, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse...
by Bostec | Jan 16, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Testing
When it comes to the federal government, it’s not wise to mess around. The federal Department of Transportation has a long list of training requirements for breath-alcohol technicians, and they apply to most businesses operating in shipping, trucking, aviation,...
by Bostec | Sep 19, 2016 | Alcohol testing, Drug Testing
Are you in pursuit of a safer workplace? Companies nationwide are ramping up their implementation of breath alcohol testing programs to help reduce accidents and improve workplace safety. But it’s not as simple as purchasing a testing device and having the boss...
