Tag: Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse aims to make roads safer
FMCSA final rule will keep drivers that violate drug and alcohol testing requirements from operating a CMV with different employers.
Shortage of drug-free job applicants
Many businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to find applicants who can pass a pre-employment drug test.
Post-accident drug testing guidelines under review by OSHA
Learn why OSHA is reviewing post-accident drug testing guidelines. What impact will it have on accident reporting and drug testing programs?
Reasons for testing series: Periodic drug testing
Periodic drug testing is scheduled and is typically performed on current employees at consistent time periods throughout the year.
Reasons for testing: Follow-up drug testing
Follow-up drug testing is for employees who have previously tested positive for illicit substances or violated a company’s drug and alcohol policy.
Reasons for testing: Return-to-duty drug testing
Return-to-duty drug testing is for employees who have previously tested positive for illicit substances or violated a company’s drug and alcohol policy.
Reasons for testing: Post-accident drug testing
Post-accident – sometimes referred to as “post-incident” – drug testing is performed after an employee has been involved in a workplace accident.
Reasons for testing: Reasonable suspicion or for cause drug testing
Reasonable suspicion drug testing is performed when supervisors have evidence or reasonable cause to suspect an employee of drug use.
Reasons for testing: Random drug testing
The second part of our series detailing the different types of drug testing and their pros and cons covers random drug testing.
It’s time to revisit your workplace substance abuse policies
All workplace drug-testing programs should be a part of a clearly written, and current, policy that complies with relevant federal and state law.
