ECMM- DRUG & ALCOHOL

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Drug and alcohol abuse is by no means a new problem. At various times throughout history there have been movements to address substance abuse and its effects. Over recent years, one important development has been the growing realization in many countries that drug and alcohol abuse is an important workplace issue.

The use of alcohol and other drugs becomes an occupational safety and health issue when a person’s ability to exercise judgment, coordination, motor control, concentration and alertness is affected in the workplace, leading to an increased risk of accident and injury.

Drug and alcohol abuse not only affects work performance but also results in higher rates of absenteeism, accidents, illness and mortality, with all their related costs.

Drug Testing

ECMM can implement drug testing services that are tailored to suite your organization's requirements. We have locations throughout Atlantic Canada and North America as well as the capability to offer this service at your location. We provide many different forms of drug testing services with the most common being urine based with laboratory diagnostics or Point of Care Testing (POCT) also commonly referred to as instant testing, hair follicle and saliva testing. We respond to your needs with tailored solutions to help you prevent or overcome drug-related challenges in your workplace. We provide drug testing for many situations, such as, pre-employment, pre-site access, random, post accident, reasonable suspicion/cause, return to work and follow up. Please call our office to discuss how we can help you with your drug testing requirements.

Alcohol Testing

ECMM can implement alcohol testing services that are tailored to suite your organization's requirements. We have locations throughout Atlantic Canada and North America as well as the capability to offer this service at your location. We respond to your needs with tailored solutions to help you prevent or overcome drug-related challenges in your workplace. We provide alcohol testing for many situations, such as, pre-employment, pre-site access, random, post accident, reasonable suspicion/cause, return to work and follow up. Please call our office to discuss how we can help you with your drug testing requirements.

Policy Development

A workplace can greatly benefit from implementing a drug and alcohol policy for their employees. Currently, we provide this service to more than 600 businesses across Canada. We will review your needs and customize a Drug and Alcohol policy to meet your companies objectives or we can review your existing policy to ensure it meets your needs.

Third Party Administration

As a US DOT and Non-DOT Third Party Administrator we are experienced with providing companies with a full package in administrating their drug and alcohol requirements. Many organizations must comply with existing company policies or industry regulations; we can manage your drug and alcohol policy through identifying and administering the most suited testing for your organization and situation.

Medical Review Officer (MRO)

A Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a licensed physician responsible for receiving, reviewing and evaluating laboratory results of drug tests. Our MROs are highly trained and experienced with the review and reporting of drug tests. Our MROs are qualified based on the US DOT requirements.

Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP)

Involving a substance abuse professional is the responsible next step for an employer should their employees’ test results indicate drug or alcohol abuse. We have experts in our network and are committed to guiding you to the right professionals.

Drug and Alcohol Awareness/Reasonable Suspicion Training

This training will provide supervisors, managers and frontline supervisors with information and the skills to recognize signs of impairment caused by drug and alcohol usage in the workplace. This training will assist in determining if reasonable suspicion/cause testing is required. This training meets the requirements of the supervisor training that is required by the US DOT Motor Carrier Regulations regarding drug and alcohol awareness and reasonable suspicion training. We provide this training twice a year, typically in the Spring and Fall, however we will provide the training specific to your company needs for groups on site at your location. Please call our office for more information regarding your training needs.

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