The U.S. experiences over 100,000 thunderstorms each year, and approximately 10 percent of these storms are classified as severe. Severe thunderstorms commonly form tornadoes.

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Businesses are required to keep two types of workers’ compensation (WC) records. The first is required by approved State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) agencies and federal OSHA. The second is required by your WC insurance carrier. The details of both records are explained below.
 

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Drug tests can be conducted on the following samples: urine, saliva, sweat and hair. Detection times vary depending on many factors, including drug potency, tolerance, hydration at the time of the test, method and frequency of drug use, body type and metabolism, and more.
 

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An effective drug-testing program consists of two key elements: (1) a general understanding of illicit drug use and the primary regulation that addresses drug testing, and (2) a written policy that is tailored to your business’s specific needs. Both are explained below.

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It’s no secret that the use of alcohol and illicit drugs can impair a person’s judgment, dexterity and overall safety. What is shocking is the amount of liability costs employers face when an impaired employee harms others in the workplace. Estimates place the cost of workplace illicit drug use at $81 million annually, making employers wonder if they should be drug testing.

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Because they’re regularly exposed to patients and/or infectious materials, healthcare personnel (HCP)* are considered to be at substantial risk for acquiring or transmitting a number of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases.

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