Explore ScreenSafe’s articles on workplace drug testing, regulatory updates, supervisor training, and drug-free workplace programs. Find practical information to help employers stay informed and support safer workplaces.
Urine, hair, and oral fluid testing each provide different information. Understanding these differences helps employers make informed decisions about workplace drug testing and maintain effective drug-free workplace programs.
Workplace Drug Testing Matters Read More »
A healthy workplace starts with respect, accountability, and strong leadership. Learn how employers can address workplace bullying, support employee mental health, and create a safer, more positive environment for everyone.
Bullying, Mental Health, and Workplace Culture Read More »
Recognizing potential workplace impairment is only the first step. Employers need clear procedures, trained supervisors, and the right support to respond appropriately. Learn how preparation and consistent policies can help protect employees and maintain a safer workplace.
Too Great a Risk: Workplace Impairment Read More »
Taking care of your health is a sign of strength. Regular checkups, understanding personal risk factors, and having open conversations with healthcare providers can help men make informed decisions about preventive care and recommended health screenings.
Strong Enough to Get Screened Read More »
Experimentation: The average age for first-time drug or alcohol use is just 13.5 years. Early use can interfere with brain development and dramatically increase the risk of addiction. This is particularly true for high-potency marijuana products.
Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Teen Substance Use Read More »
Addiction and mental illness are not failures of character or willpower. These health conditions are progressive, destructive conditions that can rob people of their best selves and disrupt the most important relationships. No one chooses to become addicted or to live with a severe or debilitating mental illness.
Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming a Childhood Shaped by Addiction and Mental Illness Read More »
soft tissue injuries increased by 8.1%, and lacerations and contusions increased by 8.3%. It is unclear whether the reduced pharmacy and medical costs associated with less complicated medical cases can compensate for the 15% increase in claims.
Recreational Marijuana and Rising Injuries: A Wake-Up Call for Employers Read More »
We now understand that one in five adults in the U.S. will experience a diagnosable mental health condition in a typical year. These may range from the acute experience of grief after the loss of a loved one to chronic conditions such as anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders. Substance use disorders give rise to a host of mental health challenges for the person with the substance use disorder and the nearly 19 million children raised in their homes.
Building a Workplace that Supports Mental Health: From Words to Action Read More »
In 2022, the last full year for which numbers are available, 13,524 people were killed in alcohol-impaired traffic incidents. It is worth noting that the blood alcohol level of nearly 70% of the drivers in those accidents was twice the drunk driving limit of .08.
Alcohol Awareness Month: Balancing Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Use Read More »
A national delivery service truck driver had a troubling routine: stocking a beer cooler and cracking open a few beers to celebrate the end of his shift. But on a summer night in 2021, his reckless habit took an unfortunate turn when he started drinking early while still driving his semi-truck. At 4:00 a.m., his
Beyond the Obvious: Recognizing Signs of Substance Misuse in the Workplace. Read More »
