Why have a drug testing program?

There are a lot of different reasons to have a drug testing program for a business or organization. Some are required to have one, others do it for the financial benefits, and some for safety and liability reasons.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates drug and alcohol testing for many businesses in trucking, mass transportation, busing, limo services, airlines, pipeline, railroads, and maritime beginning in 1996. 

Others companies need drug-free workplace programs in order to access more work opportunity. Many larger companies require it for their partners and contractors to work with them.

Businesses also can benefit from having an a drug testing program by getting better insurance rates, and pointing out their commitment to public safety and employee wellness in their marketing and public relations efforts.

Mydrugtestingprogram.com helps you get everything set up and administer your program whatever your reason for learning about drug-free workplace programs.

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