In 2006, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that substance abuse costs U.S. businesses $81 billion in lost productivity and turnover annually. One preventable accident can destroy years of hard work. One of the best ways to maintain a safe work environment for your employees and to protect your company from costly accidents and litigation is to perform employee drug testing. Paymer Associates conducts federal and non-federal drug testing and breath alcohol testing, and can expertly maintain your company’s random drug testing program.
If you currently do not have a drug testing program in place, the initial investment is minimal compared to the hundreds of thousands of dollars potentially lost in profits as a result of drug use by your employees. The damage caused by drug use and abuse is well documented and supported by overwhelming data.
Consider these facts:
- Job candidates that are drug-free have a lower turnover rate, reducing hiring and training costs.
- Employees who tested positive on their pre-employment drug test were absent from work 66% more often than those testing negative.
- Drug-free employees have fewer health problems, creating lower health costs.
- Drug abusers create worker's compensation claims at more than twice the level of non-abusers.
- Drug abusers are four times more likely to injure a fellow employee.
- Employee theft is a significantly greater problem with drug abuser
- A well-publicized pre-employment drug testing program will eliminate unfit candidates.
In addition to conducting low-cost urine or hair follicle drug testing, Paymer Associates is also available to assist in creating your company’s drug free workplace policy and program, helping an employee that may have a substance abuse issue, and maintaining records for use in audits.
We are happy to discuss your company’s needs regarding drug testing in the workplace. We offer many conveniences not found at labs or clinics providing drug testing anywhere in the tri-state area. We travel to your office, or any mutually agreeable location, and conduct testing in an expedient and cost-efficient manner. Our experience in the field of substance abuse has proven to be a valuable resource for all involved.
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