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University Employee Drug Testing: Policies for Staff, Faculty and Safety Sensitive Roles
Colleges and universities sit at an unusual intersection of employment law. A single campus can employ commercial drivers who fall under United States Department of Transportation rules, campus police officers, clinical staff...
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Pre-Employment Drug Testing: A Step-by-Step Procedural Guide
As you move through the hiring process with potential job candidates, you want to be sure that they’re performing at their fullest capacity. A...
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Tips on How To Choose and Wear a Lab Coat
When it’s time to buy a new lab coat, you’ve got several factors to consider. Fabric, fit, and closures all play into how the...
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Ways Employees Try to Cheat on Drug Tests
A drug test is an effective way to tell whether or not an employee is performing to their fullest capacity. But it’s not infallible....
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The Difference Between Drug Testing and Drug Screening
Drug tests and drug screens perform similar functions, but their differences in technique and application can produce different results. No matter which one you...
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What Is Not Considered Personal Protective Equipment
Over the past year and a half, the general public has gained much more awareness of the need for PPE, or personal protective equipment....
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How To Properly Conduct Random Drug Testing
Businesses and organizations utilize drug testing programs to either comply with federal regulations or mitigate various safety and liability risks. Within a drug-free workplace...
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Does Alcohol Show Up on a Drug Test?
Drugs and alcohol are two divergent but related substances that can influence and impair an individual’s physical and mental abilities. The fact of the...
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What a DOT Look-Alike Drug Test Is
Non-DOT drug testing can occur via a variety of methods. The type of specimen collection or panel size depends upon employer discretion or any...
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The Basics of How a DNA Test Works
The incredible wizardry of DNA sequencing allows scientific analysis of a person’s unique genetic code. Millions and millions of those genetic letters are bound...
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What Is a Regulated Drug Screen?
Drug use within the modern workplace is a pressing and continuous concern for numerous employers. Many businesses and organizations turn to mandatory screenings to...
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What Can Cause Invalid Drug Test Results
Despite general assumptions revolving around the topic, today’s modern drug testing is not a clear black-or-white examination. While drug test results typically do come...
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How To Read Urinalysis Test Strips
Urine is a liquid excretion formed in the kidneys, and its removal from the body is crucial for a variety of bodily functions, including...
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