Drug Free Workplace

pdmcali

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This week we became a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace . We do our testing thru Arch Labs here locally. A regular drug test is $24 but to be a drug free work place company the cost is $39. By becoming a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace we also receive a 5% discount on our workman comp insurance. I wondering if we should market this well like on our website and our truck lettering?
 
Yes definitely! The company I worked at before I started pressure washing was a Drug Free Workplace and it helped them get into Government work. I think having the credibility alone is worth it.
Good stuff Phil.
 
I think it is a great idea, that should help weed out some of the people when hiring before wasting time with them and finding out later after you spent time with them and a drug test.
 
Yes definitely! The company I worked at before I started pressure washing was a Drug Free Workplace and it helped them get into Government work. I think having the credibility alone is worth it.
Good stuff Phil.
This is a VERY good point. I can tell you that we have earned some very good contracts at military and secure government facilities because we can provide a crew that is both drug free and have no criminal backgrounds (DD-2249 check) . Those kind of facilities don't have time to advertise bid accept work only to get the contractors shot down a month down the road for work they needed done 2 weeks ago. If you can submit the pre-qualified staff and paperwork you are far far ahead as the people next to you bidding the jobs.
 
Sellouts.

Flashback 1925.

Alcohol Free!

I never allow my guys to work impaired or do any drugs on the job. What they do off the clock is none of my business. Or yours. (Customer reading this) as long as they complete the work satisfactorily.

What's next? Masturbation testing?

Give me a break. This isn't the 20's.

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Our company is here by the grace of God. Some people are enslaved by adultery. Some are enslaved by lies. Others by drugs.

We open our doors to anyone who can benefit us, our customers and themselves by working hard and learning the satisfaction that comes from doing s job as if they were doing it for the Lord.

I am not about to put the drug user in a lower category than the millionaire business owner who can't be faithful to their spouse or business partner. Both are slaves. Both deserve at least one chance to experience the alternative and make a choice.

This thread is all seo bs.

I hope my customers are here. If you can't give people a chance, I don't want your business. There's plenty out there.

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Just recently rented a place to a friend that I was trying to help.
I knew he had drug history but wanted to give him a break.
He ended up staged a break in, stole and did not pay any rent.
If I really wanted to help him, I should have encourage him not to do drugs
And rewarded him for not doing them by letting him have a place to stay.
A mandatory drug test would him stay accountable and give me the peace of mind
That I would not regret helping him.

If I say I don’t think its right to cuss, drink or do drugs….I don’t suspect anyone who
Does these things are going to agree with me. But that’s alright too, I can live with that.
If it was wrong back in the day its wrong now…God's word don’t change.
 
As I read this this thread I was wondering if anyone was going to disrupt the PR fest, should have guessed who it would be!
 
we drug test on site. I don't need or want anyone that using on my premises. I am certain that I operate in a different environment then most, but still, it is cheap, easy, and realistically, you cannot immediately tell how impaired someone is just by looking at them.
We use the saliva sticks. They cost us about $19 a test.

Sure, it is none of my business what my guys do off of company time, but when it could possible bleed over to company time, I have a severe problem with that. Had a guy that was supposedly arrested over the weekend for fighting, that was no doubt alcohol induced. That immediately affected my operations, because he was not able to call in, and if I did not have someone to fill in for him, it would have put me behind schedule. Couple that with the possibility of someone being at fault in an accident in one of my $50,000 trucks, with a big SUE ME sign all over it, and there is too much liability out there for me to take a chance on any kind of substance abuse.
 
Just recently rented a place to a friend that I was trying to help.
I knew he had drug history but wanted to give him a break.
He ended up staged a break in, stole and did not pay any rent.
If I really wanted to help him, I should have encourage him not to do drugs
And rewarded him for not doing them by letting him have a place to stay.
A mandatory drug test would him stay accountable and give me the peace of mind
That I would not regret helping him.

If I say I don’t think its right to cuss, drink or do drugs….I don’t suspect anyone who
Does these things are going to agree with me. But that’s alright too, I can live with that.
If it was wrong back in the day its wrong now…God's word don’t change.

Al, where is the biblical imperative that we, as Christians "reward" other adults who are enslaved like one would reward a good dog with a biscuit. I only know of one who dared take on that role and neither of us are him.

Did Abraham hold a carrot in front of Lot to get him to straighten out?

What about the prodical son?

How did Judas live among the apostles?

Shelly and I have lived in Vegas for about 15 years. We have only lived alone or with Fayth or six months, otherwise someone has been living with us under the shelter of this wonderful roof God provided for us. Some of those long term guests have been drug addicts. Some were thieves and some were any of a number of other things. Whatever they took from us was quickly replaced by the Lord and on a greater scale.

I am not trying to change anybody's mind here. But in my house and business everybody gets a chance to get a taste of the freedom that comes through Christ.

If they won't accept it that is their choice as an adult.

Some of the best workers I have ever had were enslaved at one time. As was I. I am not going to play God and deny them a chance before they get a chance to see how freedom looks.

I understand that some of you live in parts of the country where drug testing is looked upon as mandatory. Luckily I live in a libertarian state and its never been mentioned even with federal contracts.

Every one has to do what they have to do, I guess. I'm just explaining my position.

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you make things way to complicated.....Me and you are different and that is cool too.. its what makes the world go round.
Not going to debate you on this...just stated my opinion and you are entitled to yours.
Maybe someone else will debate ya...

Having someone pee in a cup while another watches is simpler I guess.

I don't want any debate. I'm just making the point that the just because a practice is accepted doesn't mean it's right or even effective.

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This week we became a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace . We do our testing thru Arch Labs here locally. A regular drug test is $24 but to be a drug free work place company the cost is $39. By becoming a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace we also receive a 5% discount on our workman comp insurance. I wondering if we should market this well like on our website and our truck lettering?


I would totally market this......
Drug free and Background checks.....
 
Sellouts.

Flashback 1925.

Alcohol Free!

I never allow my guys to work impaired or do any drugs on the job. What they do off the clock is none of my business. Or yours. (Customer reading this) as long as they complete the work satisfactorily.

What's next? Masturbation testing?

Give me a break. This isn't the 20's.

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Let a guy on your crew get hurt and when the workmans comp required screen comes back positive watch what they do with the individual claim and then with your policy.
Also federal drug free workplace act of 1988 requires that any contractor doing work for the federal government abide by the same rules that govern the feds
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/asp/drugfree/req_ind.htm
Far from a PR chat it is what you have to do if you want the work.
 
Is there a moron test strip? That I might be interested in.
 
The act does not require drug testing. And furthermore, it goes out of the way to show that it is talking about a drug free WORKPLACE, not the homes of the workers. We already have Federal contracts and already comply with the act. I think you have misinterpreted the intent of the act.

I know it's politically correct to blame the weekend pot smoker for all the nations ills, but I'd rather be working with a weekend pot smoker who chills out on the weekend rather than the perfectly legal nutcase pumped up on all kinds of prozac just to get out of bed.

Not debating, just stating where I stand. Having worked with a big variety of guys (and girls) over the years, there is one thing that is a fact, IF they have a REAL drug problem they will not perform. Then they will get fired. It's like magic every time. Don't need to pee in a cup to find out.

Alexy, if I allow a guy who is currently stoned or drunk to operate any of my machinery I deserve for my rates to go through the roof.
 
Is there a moron test strip? That I might be interested in.

Here is the test, Tom: If you can't spot a problem drug abuser via social contact within the workplace, then either they really don't have a problem, or you or your supervisors are morons. :) lol.
 
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