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Worker uses medical marijuana: Can he be fired for it?


May 6, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, new court decision, Special Report

One reason for a drug-free workplace policy is employee safety. But how do the growing number of state medical marijuana laws factor into this?

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Newer tests proven to cut cheating on drug testing


April 8, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, New safety statistics, Special Report

To watch or not to watch: That used to be the question when it came to collecting urine samples for drug testing. That problem may be eliminated with newer screening tests, according to Quest Diagnostics, which has released new data on positive rates for applicants and workers.

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You suspect employee is abusing drugs: What next?


March 11, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, Injuries, Latest News & Views

How do you deal with a suspicion that a worker is abusing drugs or alcohol without running afoul of the law?

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Would prescription-only pseudoephedrine cut down on meth use?


February 25, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, Latest News & Views, New safety statistics, Worker health

A new government report corroborates previous statistics that show methamphetamine use may be rising in the U.S. after dropping for several years.

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Can employees be denied workers’ comp if they’re drunk/high when injured?


February 20, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, Bizarre Accident of the Week, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Workers' comp

An effort has stalled in one state to clear up conflicting portions of its workers’ comp law about drunk/drugged employees who are injured. This raises the question: Can impaired employees get comp benefits when they’re injured?

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Injured at work, positive test for pot: Does he get workers’ comp?


February 4, 2013 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, new court decision, Special Report, Workers' comp

Is testing positive for pot enough to disqualify an injured employee from receiving workers’ comp benefits?

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Top 10 Safety News Alert stories of 2012


December 21, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, hazard communication, In this week's e-newsletter, OSHA news, Special Report, Top-10 list, Workers' comp

By your clicks, we’ve determined the top 10 stories on Safety News Alert for 2012. They range from a debate about “safety first,” to release of a major new OSHA standard, to the issue of alcohol use at work.

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Are injuries at holiday workplace parties covered by workers’ comp?


December 4, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Workers' comp

Imagine this: “Joe,” your employee, suffers an injury at your company holiday party that incapacitates him. Will his injuries and time off be covered by workers’ comp?

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Can she get workers’ comp for injuries from drunk driving crash?


November 26, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, new court decision, Special Report, Workers' comp

Her boss asked her to join co-workers for drinks after work. She did but while she was driving home, she crashed her car. Her blood alcohol level was three times the limit. Now she suffers from quadriplegia. Should workers’ comp pay for her care?

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How do new marijuana laws affect workplace safety?


November 16, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Voters in two states have approved the legalization of small amounts of recreational marijuana. Also, 17 states and the District of Columbia now allow medical pot. Does this require changes in companies’ workplace drug policies?

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