DDW Companies

All About Animals Vetenary
Aubrey Silvey
Bucks Electric
Carl Owen construction
Carrollton Collision Center
Carrollton Eye Clinci
City of Bowdon
City of Temple
City of Villa Rica
Craig Wire
Evergreen Tree & Right of Way Services
Hampton Inn
Indulge Salon & Day Spa
International Component Repair
Janus International Corp.
Maxwell Heating & Air
North Georgia Turf
Phoenix Manufactoring
Rescue Technology
SLM Recycling
Sterling Engineering & Fabrication
C.M. Tanner Grocery
Walker Cadillac, Buick, GMC Inc.

 

Is substance abuse a major issue for my business? YES!

  • 60% of the world’s production of illegal drugs is consumed in the U.S.
  • 77% of current illegal drug users are employed!
  • One third of employees know of the sale of illegal drugs in their workplace!

Does substance abuse affect my bottom line? YES!

  • 38 - 50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to substance abuse.
  • Substance abusers have 300 % higher medical costs and benefits!
  • Drug and alcohol abusers are 1/3 less productive and 3.6 times more likely to injure themselves or a co-worker.
  • Substance abusers are 2.5 times more likely to have absences of 8 or more days each year.  

Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace:

  • 7.5% discount on workers compensation premiums every year
  • Reduced absenteeism
  • 300% decrease in medical costs
  • Increased productivity
  • Higher morale among employees
  • Decrease in employee turnover
  • Cut Workers Comp claims in half
  • Reduce theft and other forms of crime in the workplace

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

STEP 1. Implementation of a substance abuse policy, which the program will provide.

STEP 2.
Substance Abuse Testing must be enforced under the following categories:

  • Pre-Employment
  • Reasonable Suspicion
  • Post Rehabilitation
  • Post Accident

STEP 3. Employee Assistance Resources such as counseling and recovery groups, which are available at no cost through the program.

STEP 4.
Employee Education

  • 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
  • Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.

STEP 5. Supervisor Training

  • 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
  • Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.

 

Drugs Don't Work is a program designed to strengthen the Carroll County business climate by reducing worker compensation costs.

This is accomplished through Carroll County businesses becoming certified drug-free workplaces, which then allows them to qualify for a 7.5% discount on their workers compensation insurance.

Role of the Chamber

Your $75 Annual Investment entitles you to the following:

• One-year subscription to the English version "Drug-Free Workplace" employee training newsletter - this monthly newsletter meets your annual one hour employee education requirement without incurring loss of payroll and productivity while employees stop work to attend training.
• Supervisor & Employee Training DVD - meets 1 hr. training requirement.
• Supervisor training newsletter - meets 1  hr. Supervisor training requirement.
• Template of Employee Assistance Providers in your area - meets EAP and treatment center list requirement.
• Annual reminders to renew your certification to ensure you don’t lose your 7.5% discount.
• Email template with Fill-in-the-blanks substance abuse policy, employee certificate of agreement and supervisor worksheets - meets all requirements of Georgia law.
• Drug Free Workplace poster, window and door stickers - required by Georgia law.
• Free legal updates on policy changes.
• Onsite drug testing kits at a discounted rate.
• Drug free workplace consultation from our drug free workplace experts at no charge.
• Assistance in completing the Application for Certification, along with a step-by-step guide and instruction sheet.
• Drugs Don’t Work stickers for hard hats, vehicles, etc. at no charge.

To become a certified drug-free workplace, please contact:

Joan Finch
(678) 890-2352
joan(at)carroll-ga.org

www.ddwga.org