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OSHA advocates for drug-free workplace

OSHA Healthcare Connection, October 17, 2006

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Working drug-free is key to workplace safety and is the focus for OSHA's support of Drug-Free Work Week, October 16-22.

In Steps to a Drug-Free Workplace, OSHA and the Working Partners Alliance, a collaboration of the Department of Labor and other federal agencies to ensure workplaces are free of the hazards of alcohol and drug abuse, encourages employers to develop drug-free workplace programs. Components of a drug-free workplace program include

  • a written drug-free workplace policy
  • supervisor training
  • employee education
  • an employee assistance program
  • drug testing

Working Partners Alliance has education materials, posters, and presentations in a variety of formats for supervisors and employees.



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