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In reply to the discussion: Legal Use of Marijuana Clashes With Job Rules [View all]KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)I can't believe anyone would argue toxicology reports shouldn't be done in the case of an accident.
Here are reasons for drug testing copied/pasted:
To avoid legal liability. If an intoxicated employee harms someone on the job, the employer could be legally liable for those injuries. Workplace drug and alcohol use may also violate OSHA and state occupational safety laws.
To maintain productivity and save money. According to the federal government, drug and alcohol use takes a toll on the American workplace. Problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse cost $80 billion in lost productivity in a single year. Employees who use drugs are three times more likely to be late to work, more than three-and-a-half times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident, and five times more likely to file a workers' compensation claim.