“Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered,” according to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. But what can employers do about fentanyl use among workers? Before we try to tackle that pressing question, let’s take a quick overview of what fentanyl is…and why […]
Health, legal, and employment factors to consider before ever trying a CBD product. Over the decades, the Western view of cannabis has changed as the study of the plant’s properties continues to advance. Due to voter demands, many states have taken measures to legalize or […]
The Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Program No matter what line of work you’re in, it’s risky when an employee comes in impaired by drugs, alcohol, or other factors. But in many industries, the impact of such occurrences is potentially disastrous. Impaired employees working […]
Prepare for Change “Change is the only constant in life,” noted the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. And though not a businessman, his casual observation encapsulated one of the greatest organizational challenges in the world. Change is inevitable in every organization, with the most common type being personnel […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees and enforces workplace safety policies for nearly every industry in America, except those falling under the domain of other federal agencies, such as the Mine Safety and Health Administration. OSHA collects data related to certain work-related employee […]
Researchers still debate how many species the cannabis plant is divided into. Some claim there’s only one – Cannabis sativa. Others insist Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis are distinct species. Between all three, there are over 700 strains and hybrids on the market today. Strains are named by […]
For as long as drugs and alcohol have been around, people have used them for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Cannabis, for instance, is said to have been used to treat health problems in ancient China as far back as 2800 BC. The medicinal and ceremonial […]
Historically, mining has always been incredibly dangerous. For as long as mining operations have existed, the mining profession has been dogged by frequent worker mishaps occasionally leading to fatalities. Indeed, mining is often cited as one of the most dangerous jobs in the world because […]
The pros and cons of introducing oral fluid drug testing to the transportation industry. In the world of commercial vehicle operation, drug testing is a vital part of public safety. As Occupational & Environmental Medicine points out, some truckers may rely on drugs to help keep […]
Every industry is plagued with unique workplace hazards and safety concerns. One thing these industries have in common is the need to provide safety training to workers. Most U.S. employers fall under the purview of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration or a similar federal agency […]