Jan 27, 2017 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Does it belong? Workplace safety is of the utmost importance for employers and employees, which is why it is so important to have policies regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. But what exactly should be covered within these policies? There have been...
Jan 9, 2017 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Sunwing has come into question after a Pilot was found to be intoxicated prior to flying in Calgary. The arrested Slovakian Pilot was working in Canada on a Visa, according to Global News. The pilot was reported by the co-pilot for odd behaviour prior to...
Dec 20, 2016 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Lowering Safety Risks On December 2, 2016 new US Department of Transportation regulations were announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), requiring employers to use their Clearinghouse Database to better track employees who have a history of...
Dec 9, 2016 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Random drug testing has been a controversial issue in Canada as it juxtaposes workplace safety with employee privacy rights. The Alberta Court of Appeal is currently deliberating on the use of random drug and alcohol testing between Suncor Energy Inc. and Unifor...
Dec 2, 2016 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Chronic pain is a daily battle for tens of thousands of Canadians, pain management can come in many forms including strong opioid pain management regimes. There has been a huge amount of media coverage concerning opioid pain medication and its correlation to drug...
Nov 17, 2016 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
The legalization of marijuana in Canada is a hot topic in the news, with debate surrounding issues from how to test for impairment to how sales and distribution for recreational users will work. The Hill Times released an article that extensively covers logistical...
