Drug Free Workplace
BEACON will help you create your program in a few simple steps at Beacondrugfreeworkplace.org. The website provides Pennsylvania businesses with articles, resources and a live tutorial on building and implementing their own Drug Free Workplace program.
Register today at Beacondrugfreeworkplace.org.
Why do I need Drug Free Workplace?
Are you concerned about productivity, security, or customer confidence?
Your Drug Free Workplace Program, provided by BEACON Services, is a set of tools and resources to help you manage the performance of your employees, reducing risks and enhancing productivity in your organization. Your Drug Free Workplace Program demonstrates commitment to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.
- Up to 40% of work fatalities can be linked to alcohol.
- Across the workforce, about one worker in five reports being put in danger, injured, or required to do more work, because of a co-worker's drinking.
- Compared to drug free employees, users of illicit drugs cost at least twice as much in healthcare and workers' compensation claims.
- For over 15 years, between 67% and 77% of illicit drug users in the U.S. have been employed.
Benefits of DFWP
- Increased worker productivity, improved morale.
- Decreased accidents, turnover, and absenteeism.
- Reduced costs associated with health care, hiring, and training.
DFWP Elements
The cornerstone of any Drug Free Workplace Program is the policy which states prohibited behaviors, consequences, and procedures for violations of policy.
A basic Drug Free Workplace Program includes:
- Policy.
- Employee Orientation.
- Resource Identification.
A comprehensive Drug Free Workplace Program includes all of the above items and:
- Supervisory training.
- Employee Assistance Program—BEACON services.
- Drug testing.
Visit Beacondrugfreeworkplace.org for articles, resources, and the tools to start building your program today.
Substance Abuse Professional Services
These services are stipulated by Federal Regulations for designated safety-sensitive positions, such as Commercial Drivers, and others.
The Substance Abuse Professional must meet qualifying training and other requirements, and is working in the interest of public safety, not as an advocate for the employee or the employer in these cases.
Beacon staff includes trained, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals to meet these needs. The same level of expertise is available to support any organization or individual need for help with chemically related policy violations or behavioral health concerns.
Employers or individual violators may purchase services as part of an EAP or on a fee-for-services basis.
Legal & Financial Services
Beacon is able to offer high quality legal and financial resources to support employees and their families. Included is access to a pre-screened network of highly qualified local attorneys able to assist in a wide range of matters related to divorce, estate planning, bankruptcy, civil disputes, etc. An employee whose organization has contracted for advanced legal support is entitled to a 30 minute free counseling session with a conveniently located attorney. We also can provide comprehensive financial support and education by telephone to assist employees confronting financial difficulties and those seeking the tools to avoid them.