How to Implement a Successful Workplace Drug Testing Policy

Today, a significant number of drug abusers are employed, particularly in Unites States. It is the responsibility of the employers to identify and screen drug abusing individuals to ensure safe and problem-free workplace environment. It is also their responsibility to implement a workplace drug testing policy that helps in improving productivity, workplace safety, employee morale and decreasing absenteeism, and other negative consequences of employees' drug abusing habit.

However, an indiscriminate drug testing method always lands the company in troubles by creating liability issues for violating privacy rights of the employees. Hence, it is always recommended to set up an effective drug testing policy. In this article, we will discuss on how to implement a successful drug testing policy, while considering the rights of the employees.

Define and articulate the objectives of drug testing
The common objectives of a drug testing policy should include improvement in workers' performance, prevent on job accidents, reduce worker's compensation claims, and work towards a drug-free environment.

The effectiveness of a policy cannot be completely evaluated unless the objectives are clear. Hence, organizations are recommended to clearly define and articulate all objectives of drug testing policy and make employees aware of them (objectives) before initiating the policy.

Different types of employee drug testing