Why Test?
Required By Law – In certain industries, notably transportation, drug testing is required by Federal and State Law.
Productivity Gains – The implementation of drug-testing by employers can lead to improvement in work quality, productivity, employee morale, accident and absenteeism rates.
No Room for Error -- In safety sensitive occupations, there is simply no room for error. The consequences of drug-related accidents are unacceptable.
Drug Abuse Reduction – Drug testing has been shown to effectively reduce workforce drug abuse, as employees are less likely to misuse drugs or alcohol while the possibility of being tested exists.
Some Statistics -
- In 2007, 8.4 percent of those employed full-time were current illicit drug users, and 8.8 percent reported heavy alcohol use.
- 75.3 % of adult illicit drug users are employed.
- Employees who use 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, and 3 time more likely to be late for work.
- Employees who use drugs are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident and 5 times more likely to file a workers’ compensation claim.
- The average disability injury cost the employer $12,600.
- Employees who use drugs cost their employers about twice as much in medical claims as do non-drug using employees.
- One worker in three know of the sale of drugs in their workplace.
