US Health Testing Blog

Local drug testing agencies often build strong relationships with employers, staffing companies, attorneys, treatment providers, courts, and individuals in their communities. But when those clients expand into other cities or states, providing drug testing nationwide can become difficult. Finding collection sites, coordinating appointments, managing test orders, tracking results, and maintaining a consistent process across multiple […]

A workplace incident can create pressure to act quickly. When an employee is involved in a vehicle accident, workplace injury, property-damage event, or other serious incident, employers may consider drug testing as part of their response. But post-incident drug testing requires more than simply sending an employee to a collection site. Employers need a consistent […]

Marijuana laws are changing across the United States, creating a difficult question for HR leaders: If marijuana is legal in a state, can an employer still prohibit marijuana use or require workplace drug testing? In many cases, yes—but the answer depends on the applicable federal and state laws, the employer’s industry, the employee’s job duties, […]

Hiring the right person involves more than reviewing a resume and conducting an interview. For many employers, especially those hiring for safety-sensitive, regulated, or high-responsibility positions, the hiring process may also include background checks and drug testing. Although these two screening methods serve different purposes, they can work together to give employers a more complete […]

The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has become an essential part of DOT drug and alcohol compliance for motor carriers and employers of CDL drivers. While the Clearinghouse does not replace DOT drug and alcohol testing, it adds an important electronic record-checking and reporting requirement to the employer’s compliance program. For employers covered by 49 […]

Marijuana policy in the United States is no longer a simple “legal or illegal” question, and that ambiguity has landed squarely on HR’s desk. Twenty-four states and Washington, D.C. now allow recreational use. Forty states allow some form of medical use. And a fast-growing number of those states have added employment protections that limit — […]

Manufacturing environments depend on employees operating machinery, handling materials, driving equipment, and following strict safety procedures. When drug or alcohol use affects an employee’s judgment, reaction time, coordination, or ability to follow safety protocols, the consequences can extend far beyond the individual employee. A well-designed manufacturing employee drug testing program can help employers promote workplace […]

Hiring the right employees is one of the most important decisions an employer can make. A poor hiring decision can lead to workplace accidents, productivity loss, legal liability, theft, increased turnover, and damage to your company’s reputation. To reduce hiring risks, employers commonly use drug testing and background screening. While these two processes are often […]

Workplace drug testing is one of the most effective ways employers can improve workplace safety, reduce liability, protect productivity, and maintain regulatory compliance. However, drug testing is also heavily regulated. HR managers must navigate federal laws, state-specific regulations, employee privacy rights, disability protections, and the rapidly changing landscape surrounding marijuana legalization. A compliant drug testing […]

Running a small construction business comes with significant responsibilities. Whether you have five employees or fifty, your team works in high-risk environments where safety, productivity, and compliance are critical. Heavy equipment, power tools, elevated work areas, and physically demanding tasks leave little room for impaired judgment. Implementing a professional employee drug testing program helps small […]