Addressing Addiction in the Workplace
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, opioid abuse costs employers approximately $10 billion dollars. This comes in the form of absenteeism as well as loss in productivity while …
Preparing for Flu Season with Increasing COVID Cases
The end of August typically signals the beginning of the flu vaccination season. According to the CDC, the flu is most common during the fall and winter, with influenza activity …
The NIOSH and OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have teamed up to revise the handbook for workplace safety for small business …
Lab-based vs Rapid Drug Testing
For many companies, drug testing plays an integral role in their HR process. Whether you are testing for employment, post-accident, return to duty, or random testing, it is important to …
The OSHA Fatal Four
In the construction industry, the most common causes of workplace fatalities are called the “Fatal Four” or “Focus Four Hazards”. These four leading causes of fatalities result in approximately 545 …
Types of Respiratory Protection Masks
A year and a half ago masks were thrust into the spotlight as we entered the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While masking was common practice in many industries, for …
How to Identify a Fake N95 Mask
At the beginning of the pandemic, fears over PPE supplies were at an all-time high. N95 masks were scarce and many healthcare workers were left without sufficient PPE and in …
DOT Chain of Custody Revision
A Custody and Control Form (CCF) or chain of custody form is a document which is used to track a specimen in the drug testing process and to ensure …
About Pre-employment Physicals
Pre-employment physicals set the stage for your candidates’ tenure with your company. It ensures that they can carry out the duties required for their position and provides a baseline snapshot …
Vision Testing for Employees and Candidates
July is Healthy Vision Month and it is a great opportunity to discuss healthy vision in the workplace. To ensure that your candidates and employees can perform their duties to …