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10 Things to Know About Pain Reliever Drugs Abuse
A disturbing fact sheet⦠Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis or related aches and pains. There are many different pain reliever drugs. While some of them are prescription drugs, yet many of these are available over-the-counter (OTC) e.g. aspirin, naproxen (Aleve) & ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) etc. Many such non-steroidal, [...]
6 Things to Know About US Coast Guard Drug Testing
The US Coast Guard regulations require all seamen on merchant fleets and the crew of passenger vessels to undergo a drug test. There are several alcohol and drug testing programs implemented by the US Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation. These are programs that discourage substance abuse among employees in the marine sector: 1. [...]
10 Things To Know About Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Drug Testing
Employees must be aware of the ins and outs of the company or the company they are planning working with. This includes their privilege to workers’ compensation insurance and the right of the company to conduct a workplace drug testing. Workers’ compensation covers the employee’s losses caused by injuries at work. Depending on the company, [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Florida
1) State Laws on Drug Testing If an employer plans on taking part in the workers’ compensation program there should be a drug-testing program in place. In addition there are certain employees that must undergo mandatory drug testing depending on their job function. 2) Types of Drugs There are 10 drugs that the state allows [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Texas
1) Texas Laws for Drug Testing Texas law states that if a business wishes to take part in the workers’ compensation system and has over 15 employees than that employer shall formulate a policy for drug abuse prevention. Otherwise there is no state law or ordinance that mandates how a company must conduct their drug-testing [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in California
1) Who Must Test Basically state law requires those individuals who work with and for the public must undergo drug testing. For example, city bus drivers and police officers must undergo mandatory drug testing. Of course this is to ensure the safety of the public. Private companies do face some boundaries as to the employees [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in New York
1) State Law on Drug Testing Per New York state law, if an employer conducts alcohol or drug testing than the tests must be conducted according to the laws set forth by the state. This is especially true as regards the “where” of drug testing. 2) Types of Drugs State law does not require that [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Illinois
1)Who Gets Tested Illinois has a required drug testing law. This means that certain individuals must be tested if involved in certain types of jobs or activities. This is to ensure the safety of the public at all times. Otherwise drug testing is at the discretion of the employer. 2) Types of Drugs The state [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Florida
1) State Laws on Drug Testing If an employer plans on taking part in the workers’ compensation program there should be a drug-testing program in place. In addition there are certain employees that must undergo mandatory drug testing depending on their job function. 2) Types of Drugs There are 10 drugs that the state allows [...]
10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Texas
1) Texas Laws for Drug Testing Texas law states that if a business wishes to take part in the workers’ compensation system and has over 15 employees than that employer shall formulate a policy for drug abuse prevention. Otherwise there is no state law or ordinance that mandates how a company must conduct their drug-testing [...]