Custom-Written Company Drug Test Policy

A Custom Drug Testing Policy, aka, "Drug-Free Workplace Policy"
Provides Your Company with Important Legal Protection

OHS custom-writes drug test policies for both DOT and non-DOT companies

A well-written Drug-Free Workplace company policy is a valuable legal protection tool.

A written Drug Testing Policy for companies with any USDOT-regulated personnel is a federal requirement.

A written Drug Testing Policy for companies without any USDOT-regulated personnel is strongly recommended

Fourteen states require companies to have a written drug testing policy in place before they drug test their employees

Two states require state-approval of the written drug testing policy of companies intending to test their employees

In all 50 states, a written Drug Testing Policy helps to protect your company legally!

How do I create a drug free workplace policy?

A company drug testing policy (DOT, non-DOT, or "combined")
custom-written for you- as little as $275!

NOTE: If you can find an attorney that is qualified to write a drug test policy, they will likely charge you $1,500 - $2,700.

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OHS INC. COST OF A CUSTOM-WRITTEN COMPANY DRUG TEST POLICY
(DOT, NON-DOT or both can be combined in one written policy):

$550 - if a provider other than OHS Inc. will be administering/managing your company's Drug-Free Workplace program.

$275 - if OHS, Inc. will be administering/managing your company's Drug-Free Workplace program or provides one or more of our other workplace services for you.

A sample drug testing policy "Table of Contents"

The following Table of Contents is typical of the subjects/issues which should be addressed in a solid, legally-defensible written drug test policy.

Each of the items listed is covered in detail within every company drug testing policy - custom-written for you by OHS Inc.

What is an example of a drug policy?

Drug-Free Workplace Drug and Alcohol PolicyCustom Written Company Drug Test Policy

THIS COMPANY DRUG TEST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES.

THIS INCLUDES USDOT-COVERED EMPLOYEES, IF PRESENT.

I. STATEMENT OF COMPANY DRUG TEST POLICY PURPOSE......................... 4

II. COVERAGE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPANY DRUG TEST POLICY.............. 4

III. SCOPE OF TESTING.................................................... 4

IV. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED............................................ 4

V. ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM............................... 6

VI. ALCOHOL DRUG TEST POLICY............................................. 6

VII. LEGAL DRUGS DEFINED................................................. 7

VIII. ILLEGAL DRUGS DEFINED.............................................. 7

IX. EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED...................................... 7

A) Employee Awareness Education.......................................... 7

B) Supervisor Workplace Drug-Abuse Awareness Training.................... 7

X. SUBSTANCES (CATEGORIES OF DRUGS) TO BE SCREENED....................... 8

XI. PROCEDURE FOR THE COLLECTION OF SPECIMENS............................ 8

XII. INITIAL SCREENING AND TEST CONFIRMATION PROCESS..................... 8

XIII. TEST RESULTS / REPORTING PROCEDURE / EMPLOYEE'S

RIGHT TO RE-TEST EXPLAINED............................................... 8

XIV. ACTION LEVEL FOR "POSITIVE" TEST RESULTS............................ 9

XV. ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATION OF THE

COMPANY'S DRUG TEST POLICY............................................... 9

XVI. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.............................................. 12

XVII. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSERS............................... 13

XVIII. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST POLICY AND PROCEDURE.................... 13

XIX. RANDOM TESTING DRUG TEST POLICY AND PROCEDURE...................... 13

XX. REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TEST POLICY AND PROCEDURE................. 14

XXI. POST-ACCIDENT DRUG TEST POLICY AND PROCEDURE....................... 14

XXII. RETURN TO DUTY DRUG TEST POLICY AND PROCEDURE..................... 15

XXIII. CONSEQUENCES OF A REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING................... 16

XXIV. TESTING AFTER RE-HIRE (FOLLOW-UP TESTING)......................... 17

XXV. DISCIPLINARY ACTION................................................ 17

XXVI. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES PER THIS POLICY......................... 18

XXVII. PROGRAM CLARIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION CONTACT................. 18

Exhibit A (Employees’ summary copy of Company Drug Test Policy.

To be given to employee for their review and understanding, and for

their acknowledgment of receipt by signing Exhibit B, as below)......... 19

Exhibit B (Acknowledgment by employee of receipt of Exhibit A

and their acceptance of the terms of Company Drug Test Policy.

To be signed by employee and permanently maintained in their file....... 20

Exhibit C (“Notice” to your employee of your requirement to "Stand

Down" - i.e., discontinue working - and to contact the Medical

Review Officer (MRO). To be given to employee when lab result

is confirmed “Positive” for one or more drugs).......................... 21

Exhibit D (Signed “Agreement” by your employee to voluntarily visit a

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and undergo counseling

regarding their drug abuse.............................................. 22