A substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing can yield benefits for both the employer and the employee. According to Emmert, there is no single way to establish a testing program, but when doing so, the employer should consider the following questions. Emmert also stressed the importance of post-injury testing. Injuries that occur as a result of drug use are not usually compensable. Emmert and other loss prevention specialists at the Fund are available to meet with Fund policyholders to discuss establishing a substance abuse program.
Random testing is only one part of a comprehensive program.
Citing a survey of callers to the national cocaine helpline, Emmert emphasized that the workplace substance abuse problem is real and should not be ignored by employers.