Benefits

Employees will become more aware of safety in the workplace and will benefit from a safer work environment - fewer accidents on the job.
After a positive drug test, an employee who loses a job may not qualify for unemployment compensation benefits.
When refusing a drug test an injured employee may forfeit eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits

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When an employee tests positive on a post-accident drug test, the employment may not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits
Decrease in absenteeism, mistakes at work, theft in the workplace, and problems with supervisors
Increase in productivity, competitiveness and employee moral
5% credit to workers’ compensation insurance premium

Requirements

Comprehensive written Drug-Free Workplace Policy (must have all provisions of Florida Statute 440.102)
60 day notice provided for initial testing of existing employees
Maintain confidentiality
Provide list of Over-The-Counter Medications which can alter of affect drug test results
List of resources for Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Include notice of the Drug Free Workplace (DFW) on vacancy announcements for open positions

Educate employees about the program
Use of SAMHSA or Florida AHCA certified laboratory
Use of a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Implement testing: pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, routine fitness for duty, optional random testing
File for 09-1 with insurance carrier annually to get the 5% credit