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Driver took muscle relaxers just hours before fatal crash


May 27, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, Transportation safety, What Would You Do?

Do you require employees in safety-sensitive jobs to report whether they use certain prescription medications? You may want to pass this story along to them as a reminder why it’s so important that they comply with your company’s policy.

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Worker argues medical pot should exempt him from discipline


January 27, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Transportation safety, What do you think?

A worker involved in a crash with a workplace vehicle claims his status as a medical marijuana user should exempt him from discipline.

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