Why consider Drug Free Workplace?

DID YOU KNOW?

70% of adult illegal drug users are employed

47% of industrial accidents can be linked to alcohol consumption

Drug using employees are more likely to file a worker's compensation claim

Some benefits of a
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Increased worker productivity, improved morale

Decreased accidents, turnover, and absenteeism

Reduced costs associated with health care, hiring, and training

Are you concerned about productivity, security, or customer confidence?

Your Drug Free Workplace Program, provided by Beacon WorkLife Connections, is a set of tools and resources to help you manage the performance of your employees, reducing risks and enhancing productivity in your organization. Your Drug Free Workplace Program demonstrates commitment to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.

Elements of a Drug Free Workplace

The cornerstone of any Drug Free Workplace Program is the policy which states prohibited behaviors, consequences, and procedures for violations of policy.

A basic Drug Free Workplace Program includes:

• Policy
• Employee Orientation
• Resource Identification

A comprehensive Drug Free Workplace Program includes all of the above items and:

• Supervisory training
• Employee Assistance Program—BEACON services
• Drug testing

Your drug-free workplace program should:

• Balance the rights of employees and the rights of employers
• Balance the need to know and rights to privacy
• Balance detection and rehabilitation
• Balance the respect for employees and the safety of all

Developing an effective program that strikes the right balance can be a challenging task. You may want to do some preliminary research to find out what other similar work organizations are doing or what professional resources are available. We also encourage you to determine whether any Federal or state laws and regulations apply to your business.