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Drug-Free Workplace
Act of 1988

This policy certifies the company's intent to maintain a drug free workplace in order to promote the safety of all employees, customers, and the general public and to comply with the federal requirements of The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

• Certify that you will provide a drug-free workplace
• Publish a statement listing prohibited drug related behaviors and the actions that will be taken against violators.
• Establish an ongoing drug-free awareness program that educates and notifies employees of the availability of counseling programs and the penalties of abuse in the workplace.
• Require employees to notify you of any criminal drug conviction occurring in the workplace.
• Notify the Federal Government of violations.
• Require the imposition of a penalty for an employee convicted of a drug violation in the workplace.
• Implement and maintain above-mentioned statutes.

What is NOT Required

• Formation of employee assistance program.
• Drug testing.

SAMPLE Workplace Substance Abuse Program

1. Written substance abuse policy.
2. Training of supervisory/ managerial positions.
3. Educate employees and establish awareness programs.
4. Provide access to an employee assistance program.
5. Establish drug-testing program.

Drug-Free Workplace Related Links

• U.S. Government, Department of Labor (202-219-8211)
• Drug-Free Workplace Act
• The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
• Random Drug Screens, Inc. a full service drug testing company
• Drug Free Workplace Management Program
• Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
• Working Partners for an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
  The US Department of Labor (DOL), within the framework of its overall mission to help American companies maintain safe, healthy and productive workplaces, has established Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free American Workplace.

 

 

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