Clearing The Haze

With so many choices with Rapid screen-testing devices and so many companies and internet companies willing to sell you these products at very minimal fee,  what should a Drug testing company or employer look for to ensure they are receiving the best quality and reliable testing devices available to meet the needs of clients and employers?

In today's interview we speak with Ron Kilgarlin, CEO of American Screening Corporation. Ron helps us to  understand more about rapid screening devices, how they are manufactured and how they are staying up on the latest trends and demands of the employer drug testing world.

For more information about American Screening Corporation and how they can help you in addressing your workplace drug testing needs, please visit their website at:

https://www.americanscreeningcorp.com

Or email them for further information at:

[email protected]

With the deadline  for registering FMCSA Clearinghouse Safety Sensitive companies and drivers/workers rapidly approaching,  do you know why you need to comply and what will happen should you choose not too?

Do you know :

*What  are your responsibilities as an employer?

*Are your drivers required to register themselves?

*Is the MRO Required to report?

*Will the SAP be required to report to the Clearinghouse?

*What role do C/TPA have in the Clearinghouse?

On today's episode of Clearing The Haze , we talk with Joe Reilly, owner of Clearinghouse Services. He explains the answers to the above questions and others you may have asked yourself in preparation to comply with the January 06, 2020 registration deadline.

To reach Joe Reilly or for more information on Clearinghouse Services  please contact Joe at:

www.clearinghouseservices.com

www.joereilly.com

In a recent article on the Commercial Carrier Journal, a  question of why the trucking industry should  consider  adapting their polices and procedures to conform with legalization of marijuana for recreational use and medical purposes was presented.

This article led to this podcast this week,  addressing this question from both those advocating for changes in DOT testing and those from the Trucking industry wanting stricter drug testing guidelines.

You can find this article at: https://www.ccjdigital.com/does-marijuana-prohibition-have-an-impact-on-the-driver-pool/#

Imagine having an employee involved in a post-accident, your seeing  the signs of  drug impairment during your investigation, you have witnesses expressing concern that the employee is impaired and you know the drug test is going to come back hot, but when the results come back to your surprise the tests are negative!

 How could this happen?

Did the Lab screw this up?

Should you request the specimen be re-tested? and if so what would you request be tested for now?

In today's episode we're interviewing Keith Graves with Graves and Associates who is Drug Recognition Expert and authority on synthetic or designer drugs, the same drugs many individuals take as an alternative to the most common drugs that are drug tested for in today's workplace. These drugs mimic "real" drugs  in their effects on the individual and the high they can realize without the fear of being caught or the synthetic drugs being detected in most workplace drug testing panels.

Keith shares his insight and gives some advice on how to best identify users of synthetic or designer drugs and what you as the employer, owner or supervisor can do to best protect your business, employees and community from this type of deception.

Please visit Keith Graves website at  :www.graveassociates.com

Have you had the sinking feeling when an injury or workplace accident has occurred with an employee and your wondering  now what do I do?  Do you have a plan in place? How effective is your process in determining what can be done to prevent this from ever happening again? 

In todays episode we will give you answers to these questions along with other questions you can ask yourself when investigating any workplace injury or post-accident to gain the insight and knowledge of what happend and what contributed to the incident your investigating. 

Knowing how to react is key to your success, what you do with the information you gain and what you determined happened will help in preventing this type of incident from occurring in the future!

Is drug use still a workplace concern? With so many states legalizing some drugs for recreational and medical use are there benefits in continuing to drug test in your workplace and continue to spend money on a drug-free workplace program really a smart investment?

In this episode we discuss why you should still have a drug-free workplace and continue drug testing even with drug legalization efforts. The benefits far out weigh the negatives. Today's Business realizes not only monetary savings but marked increases in productivity, improved company morale with employees and an image your clients and community will remember!

What is the benefit of implementing a drug-free workplace? Do you really need a Drug-Free Workplace Policy and procedure? This episode discusses these questions and the 5 critical elements every Drug-Free Workplace should consider when developing a drug-free workplace and policy.

Are you considering dropping Marijuana from your pre-employment drug testing panel? Some business owners are relying on information they hear from outside sources such as the media or from other sources when considering this decision, but is it the right 

Welcome to the introduction of Clearing The Haze! We will be producing weekly episodes helping business owners and leaders in our communities better address workplace safety, drug testing, drug impairment and other topics of interest, empowering you, the business owner and leader to best address these emerging  issues and workplace topics with confidence.