Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace

Drug screening helps reduce absenteeism, increases productivity, and enhances workplace safety. There is another way, however, to immediately help the bottom line by going an extra step with drug screening. This extra step is becoming a certified Drug-Free Workplace.

The criteria for becoming a Drug-Free Workplace vary slightly from state to state but are relatively easy. Certification can usually be obtained in 5 simple steps from the State Board of Workers’ Compensation:
Your company must have a substance abuse policy.
Your company must conduct drug testing.
Your company must conduct two hours of employee education each year.
Your company must conduct two hours of supervisor training each year.
Your company must either have an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) or a referral list of treatment and counseling centers in your area.


The monetary benefit for becoming a Drug-Free Workplace will be reflected in lower workers’ compensation premiums for the company. (Maybe the money saved can go towards raises!) Eleven states currently offer some form of premium discounts for certification.
Alabama – 5% discount
Arkansas – at least 5%
Arizona – at least 5%
Florida – usually 5%
Georgia – 7.5%
Idaho – unspecified
Mississippi – unspecified
Ohio – tiered discount from 6% to 20%
South Carolina - 5% if actuarially sound
Tennessee - 5% if actuarially sound
Texas – Under review  
Virginia – up to 5%


Contact us for more information or visit the Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace website at www.drugfreeworkplace.org.
 

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