1. Screening Private Contractors
As a private contractor, the author feels uniquely qualified to discuss the possibility and
probability of screening private contractors.
First of all, private contractors have their own way of doing things and this may or may not
involve having their sub contractors or underlings screened for substance abuse on a regular
basis.
That is okay.
Here are some examples of when you may wish to insist on this practice.
When your private contractors are involved with direct employee safety, then you might want to
have them screened. When they are part of a high hazard industry in which they will be working
for you, then workplace drug testing laws may require this to happen, anyway. Make sure that
they are following all procedures, so that your employees are as safe as possible. When your
private contractors come onto the jobsite, make sure that you are legally covered for any work
related accidents, including drug screening and alcohol testing of people who can bring liability
upon the company if there is an injury or, god forbid, worse.
Screening private contractors certainly does not have to be all inclusive, but it should include any
legal ramifications which your company will want to avoid. Drug and alcohol testing provides a
scientifically backed paper trail and that is immensely helpful to have if or when your company
is put in a compromising situation.
Screening private contractors is really no big deal. If they are not screened by an outside
company, then you can just have them tested along with your other employees. Mediscreen
provides onsite drug & alcohol testing, which means that we screen your employees at your
worksite. It’s as simple as that.
Workplace drug testing is wonderful for prolonged projects and situations where an outside
contractor is with your company for a long time or as a permanent stand-in. Mediscreen is
NATA accredited for onsite drug testing, and we pride ourselves on our ability to bring
convenience and service to your company. For more information on how alcohol and drug
testing can aid you in your own business contracts and handling your business employees.
This article has been taken from: http://www.mediscreen.net.au/screening-private-contractors/