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
