What
are the risks of not drug testing?
How can you judge if your organization will benefit from a
drug-free workplace program? The following information can
help you assess the risks, costs, and benefits in relation to
your own needs and resources.
What
are the risks?
Consider for a moment a variety of scenarios in which a
substance abuser might affect your workplace:
Do
certain employees perform key functions of the organization?
- Brokers
handling large sums of money
- Technicians
monitoring essential equipment such as computers, etc.
- Sales
or Customer Service agents representing the company
Do you
have employees in "Safety Sensitive" jobs?
- Driving
vehicles
- Operating
machinery.
- Managing
a place of public entry, such as a security checkpoint.
Do you
have employees in "Security Sensitive" jobs?
- Responsible
for inventory or stock.
- Responsible
for ideas, products, plans, and proprietary material.
- Responsible
for financial accounting or cash.
- Responsible
for confidential documents.
Can
you afford to lose a valuable employee who is in trouble?
- Will
the loss of the employee affect this year's productivity and
bottom line?
- How
much will it cost to recruit, hire, and train someone new?
- What
do you predict would happen to production and client
satisfaction if an alcohol or other drug abuse problem goes
unresolved?
For some
employers, one accident, one major financial problem, or one
breach of confidentiality can place the entire operation in
jeopardy. If someone in your workforce is not fit to
perform his or her job because of alcohol or other drug abuse,
the risks may be significant.
IHSN helps employers eliminate these risks by providing drug
and alcohol testing programs that lessen the employer's exposure
to risks from substance abuse. We're here to help
you. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at
(800) 880-4444 and one of our representatives would be happy to
answer your questions and get your program started today!
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