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How can Drugs Don't Work help my Business?
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Earn a
7.5% Discount on your Workers Compensation Premium
 According to the
National Institute of Drug Abuse, 74% of the 12 million drug users in
America are employed, and as many as 23% of them use illegal drugs on the
job. Alcohol and drug users cost taxpayers more than $140 billion annually,
including healthcare costs, lost productivity and Workers Compensation
claims. Forty seven percent of all accidents are alcohol and drug related.
Abusers are absent and average of three weeks per year.
The DRUGS DON'T
WORK program is designed to empower business owners with the tools needed to
ensure a drug-free as well as a safe and productive work environment for
their current and future employees.
Benefits of being a Drug-Free Workplace:
Reduced Medical Costs • Reduced Lost Productivity • Lower Employee Turnover
Reduced Absenteeism • Provide Better Service • Protect Loyal Employees
By meeting
six simple requirements any business will earn a 7.5% discount on
their Worker' Compensation premium.
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Implement a substance abuse
policy. (Drugs Don't Work will provide you an approved outline) |
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Conduct drug testing
pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion. |
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Conduct two hours of
supervisor training per year. (Drugs Don't Work will offer several training
options to meet certification requirements.) |
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Conduct two hours of
employee education per year. (Drugs Don't Work will offer several training
options to meet certification requirements.) |
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Provide a counseling
referral list or an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
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Complete the application for
certification and send it to the State Board of Workers' Compensation.
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Commonly Asked
Questions
Q. Do I have to drug test all
my employees?
A. No, you are required to test new employees and conduct random testing on
a regular basis.
Q. Do I have to fire an
employee who tests positive for drugs?
A. No, you have the right to fire an employee or take disciplinary action,
which should include am agreement by the employee to undergo abuse
treatment.
Q. Do all my employees have to
go through the training at the same time?
A. No, you may divide your workforce into groups. (DRUGS DON'T WORK in the
attempts to make the program as user friendly as possible. Lectures,
articles and videos are some of the ways to accomplish the hours of training
needed.
Q. Can I afford the drug
testing?
A. Yes, Drugs Don't Work members receive discounted drug testing rates.
For more information about the DRUGS DON'T WORK program..
CALL Glenn Cannon at (706) 830-2823
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