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 | May 18, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing
Marketing. Hiring. Taxes. The bottom line. Running a business requires paying close attention to a number of disparate areas. One thing that many business owners overlook is their responsibility regarding drug-free environments at work. Federal laws on drug-free...
by Bostec | Mar 21, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Testing
New guidelines are in the works for those who conduct workplace drug-testing programs. In January 2017, the federal Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees these guidelines, published a few adjustments to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace...
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...
