Here we go again, where in the world is hair testing? Secretary Buttigieg was pressed at a Congressional hearing about where we are at with approved hair testing guidelines so…
One of the most difficult things about reasonable suspicion testing for supervisors is the fear of being wrong when “accusing” an employee of using drugs or alcohol, but the profound…
We all know how important the OSHA 300 log is, but do you know when it is required during a work-related injury or illness? The Log of Work-Related Injuries and…
Falls from ladders can be prevented and lives can be saved by following safe work practices The construction industry has a lot of regulations on workplace safety, from heavy metal…
PHMSA annual random drug testing rate for Railway Maintenance (MOW) employees will drop from 50% to 25% in 2023. All others stay the same. Each year, the DOT evaluates the…
To prevent injuries and sustain high-quality performance, employers need to treat their professional employees like pro athletes. But how? One quality that professional athletes have that employers seek is sustained…
According to CDC data over the last 7 years, Pennsylvania’s drug overdose mortality rate has doubled, from 21.9 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014 to 42.4 in 2020. The most…
To ensure compliance with the new state laws, employers should review their existing drug testing policies as they relate to the use, possession, and testing of marijuana. There have been…
Employers can proactively use telemedicine to save unnecessary health care costs and keep OSHA recordable events low. An OSHA reportable occurrence is any injury that results in days off work,…
A study in 2005 found that one-third of the nation’s workers are required to exert strenuous force in their daily jobs. With many employers looking for workers, they often take…
