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from the Bureau of Labor Statistic studies revel the
following information:
- 4 out of 10 industrial fatalities are attributed to drug abuse.
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65% of violence and thefts, 47% of industrial accidents and
50% of emergency room visits are attributed to drug abuse in
the workplace.
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Drug abusing employees are 5 time more likely to file workers
compensation claims and 2.5 times more likely to be absent for
more than 8 days.
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They are 3.6 times more likely to be injured on the job and
more likely to steal from an employer.
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Most importantly, they are more likely to influence other workers
to join in the drug problem in todays society.
What
is the cost of substance abuse in the workplace?
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Health insurance rates increase for all workers 300%
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25 % of wagers are lost due to poor attendance, inefficiency
and increased heath insurance usage.
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The total cost to replace a substance abusing employee is $7,000,
for a mid-level employee $10,000 and a senior executive $40,000.
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Out of every 1,355 employees tested, 214 will test positive.
These
statistics are staggering.
Our
company will work with your staff, safety officer and/or your
attorney to develop or revamp your existing substance abuse
policies.
More
importantly, we will assist you in increasing moral within your
company by allowing the employees to assist in the development
of the policies.
Our
staff will develop an individualized substance abuse recognition
course for employees, supervisor and management, or any combination
of, to assist you in identifying the abuser in you company.
We will furnish all of the materials and technical support needed
for this program and the institution of the policies.
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