The Occupational Health Blog

• NMS
• Sep 14, 2022
• Tags: DOT, urine drug testing

Drug testing can be an important component of workplace safety. For those in safety-sensitive positions especially, it is important to ensure that the appropriate drug testing is being performed.

• NMS
• Aug 11, 2022
• Tags: drug testing

Reasonable suspicion testing is an important component of workplace drug testing that not only protects employees, but also saves employers money.

• NMS
• Jul 01, 2022
• Tags: marijuana, drug testing

CBD products like oils, tinctures, creams, and snacks are flooding the market and gaining popularity. With a lack of governmental oversight, some users may not know what they are actually getting, and that could cause a lot of trouble when it comes time to take a drug test.

• NMS
• Apr 06, 2022
• Tags: drug testing

The Quest Diagnostics yearly Drug Testing Index provides insight into national workplace drug use based on overall positivity rates. In 2021, they have reached a staggering record - the highest rate in over 20 years.

• NMS
• Mar 22, 2022
• Tags: DOT, oral drug test, drug testing

In a proposed rule from the Department of Transportation, the use of oral fluid testing could be integrated into your testing programs. The DOT has requested comments before March 30, 2022.