Delaware Business Insurance Update From CNC Insurance Assoc. " OSHA Throwing in a Monkey Wrench On Drug Testing" 6-14-16

A recent interpretation letter from OSHA has put a big "monkey wrench" in post accident drug testing policies. Most small businesses have policies to drug test workers post accident. In many of the federal and state projects this is required of the employer. However OSHA is looking at post accident drug testing very closely. If they feel there is a possibility of the program inhibiting injury or illness reporting by employees or if the program is used for unreasonable discipline actions, then the employer could be fined.  This is definitely problematic for small business. The need for good risk management and the protection of the public, guides the use of post accident drug testing. OSHA could however turn this upside down if they begin enforcing and fining employers for their programs. Keep an eye on this one folks. Until next time be careful out there and know your risks.


G. Kevin Nemith, President CNC Insurance Assoc. & The Small Business Insurance Center
Serving DE, MD, PA, VA, & NJ
www.cncinsurance.com
www.bizinsurancetv.org



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