FIGHTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE: WHAT EVERY EMPLOYER NEEDS TO KNOW

This publication provides information of interest to employers in the transportation construction industry on the subject of substance abuse in the workplace. The Introduction discusses the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, indicating what federal contractors need to know about the new law, the extent of the substance abuse problem, what the Drug-Free Workplace Act requires, developing a written company policy, certification requirement, and penalties for noncompliance. There are five chapters: (I) The Problem and Impact of Workplace Substance Abuse; (II) The Response; (III) Planning for a Workplace Substance Abuse Program; (IV) Implementing a Substance Abuse Prevention Program; and (V) Sample Policy Statements. Appendices include selected annotated references, State drug abuse authorities, the text of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and sample policy statements.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Road & Transportation Builders Association

  ARTBA Building, 1219 28th Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20007-3389
• Publication Date: 1989-3

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; References;
• Pagination: v.p.
• Serial:
  • InfoStructure
  • Volume: 1
  • Publisher: American Road & Transportation Builders Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcohol abuse; Construction industry; Drug abuse; Employers; Guidelines; Implementation; Planning; Policy; Prevention; Road construction
• Uncontrolled Terms: Programs
• Old TRIS Terms: Drug-free workplace act 1988
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Research; Security and Emergencies; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00603064
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1991 12:00AM