Drug Free Workplace Program

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HOW DO EMPLOYERS BENEFIT
FROM A DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE PROGRAM?
INCREASED

  • Staff Morale
  • Employee Motivation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Savings through fewer accidents and property damage
  • Savings through incentive programs offered by insurance carriers
 DECREASED

  • Accidents
  • Staff turnover
  • Legal expenses
  • Insurance claims
  • Employee theft and fraud
  • Workers’ Compensation costs
  • Chances of hiring substance abusers
In order to develop a quality Drug Free Program that will meet state standards,
it is important that your program include the following:

Written Drug Free
Workplace Policy

1

 A written drug-free workplace policy is the foundation of a drug-free workplace program. Every organization’s policy should be unique and tailored to meet its specific needs and must include the following:

  • Why the policy is being implemented
  • A clear description of behaviors
  • All management staff in testing requirements
  • How to enforce company policy and consequences for violation

 

Create a Drug and Alcohol Company Policy

Supervisor Training

2

 After developing a policy, an organization should train those individuals closest to its workforce supervisors.
Training should ensure that supervisors understand.

  • The drug free workplace policy
  • Ways to recognize and deal with employees who have performance issues related to alcohol and drug use
  • An explanation of the consequences for violating the policy

 

Supervisor Training Program

Employee Education

3

 A drug and alcohol education program provides employees with the information they need to fully understand, cooperate with and benefit from their company’s drug-free workplace program.

 

What Employers Need to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing

Before implementing a drug free program, the guidelines must be carefully communicated with adequate notice to all employees.
Be sure to consult legal counsel or a labor relations specialist prior to establishing and implementing a formal company policy.

AADT can help you design a program
that will fit your organization’s needs