Importance of drug-free workplace
Alcohol and drug use in the workplace can adversely affect the ability of your business to provide quality services to customers.
- Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies have Drug Free Workplace policies.
- Approximately 75% of drug users in the United States are employed.
- Companies who have a drug testing programs have a lower incidence of on-the job injuries (a reduction of 51% within two years of initiation).
- United States government estimates that drug abuse cost employers 75 -100 Billon in lost productivity, up to 1/3 less productive!
- Increase Medical Insurance Cost up to 200% and increased absenteeism, by 16%!
- Possible denial of Workers’ Compensation benefits and drug user are more likely to file workers’ compensation claims.
- Competitive advantage if you have a DFWP and your competitor doesn’t!
- Study indicated that 18% of all test had a positive result.
RiskWise will guide employers in the development, implementation and execution of a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP) Program by providing:
- Written DFWP program which legally establishes your company policy.
- Data base of specimen collection sites.
- List of Labs to provide specimen analysis.
- Medical Review Officer (MRO).
- Management and Employee education, if needed.
