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Drugs in the workplace.

S Cohen

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Corporations use preemployment urine screening and breath alcohol testing to reduce costs from on-the-job intoxication. This helps identify workers with drug toxicity, ensuring fair disciplinary actions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Toxicology
    • Human Resources Management

    Background:

    • Rising costs associated with on-the-job intoxication present a significant challenge for corporations.
    • Traditional methods for assessing worker fitness include medical histories and physical examinations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore corporate strategies for mitigating costs linked to workplace intoxication.
    • To examine the implementation and implications of chemical testing for drug toxicity in the workforce.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing preemployment urine screening and breath alcohol testing.
    • Conducting examinations for workers exhibiting signs of potential drug toxicity, such as accident proneness or poor performance.
    • Reviewing disciplinary actions for equity and union concurrence.

    Main Results:

    • Chemical testing procedures offer advantages in identifying substance abuse.
    • Potential problems and challenges exist within chemical testing protocols.
    • Safeguards are necessary to protect both individual employees and the corporation.

    Conclusions:

    • Preemployment and ongoing chemical testing are key corporate strategies to manage workplace intoxication.
    • Balancing testing efficacy with individual rights and fair labor practices is crucial.
    • Addressing drug toxicity in the workplace requires a comprehensive approach involving testing, assessment, and equitable disciplinary procedures.

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