Drug Testing in the Workplace
Drug Testing in the WorkplaceMany employers are now requiring mandatory drug testing for applicants and current employees. Drug use has risen sharply over the past years and employers now need to take further precautions in order to maintain a reputable work environment. I believe this extra precaution will improve the workplace by creating a safer atmosphere, keep integrity and honesty in the staff, and eliminate many illegalities that go along with drug use in the workplace. These qualities would be further infused if drug screenings were mandatory.
First, drug use has been proven to alter judgment, which can create unnecessary hazards. Mandatory drug screenings will therefore create a safer work environment by keeping employees drug free and in an unaltered state of mind. In many jobs, even the slightest mistake could be crucial, or even fatal. Drug use was the cause of 31 percent of all workplace-related death in the past year alone. This percentage could decline immensely if drug use was eliminated.
Subsequently, drug use also creates unfaithfulness between staff and employer. Drugs are an illegal substance and would be used in...
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