Substance Abuse in the Workplace

This book helps employees to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which requires that any company receiving a grant or contract from the Federal government in the amount of $25,000 or more establish a program to educate all employees as to the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.

List of contents

Introduction. Brief History of Substance Abuse. How the Human Body Works. Chemistry of Medicinal Substances. Toxicology of Chemical Substances. Interactions with Occupational or Environmental Chemicals. Identification of the Chemical Substance Abuser Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Laws and Regulations Governing Substance Abuse. Substance Abuse in Specific Work Settings. A Final Word. Appendices: Chronology of Drug Abuse; Glossary of Terms and Slang References; Contacts and Telephone Numbers for Help; Procedures for Setting Up Drug Testing Program; Model Drug-Free Workplace Program Documents; The Employee Assistance Program. Index.

About the author

Campbell\, Reginald; Langford\, R. Everett

Summary

This book helps employees to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which requires that any company receiving a grant or contract from the Federal government in the amount of $25,000 or more establish a program to educate all employees as to the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.

Product details

• Authors: Reginald Campbell, Reginald (Consultant Campbell, Reginald Langford Campbell, Campbell Reginald, R Everett Langford, R. Everett Langford, Langford R. Everett
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367449094
• ISBN: 978-0-367-44909-4
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Advertising, marketing; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Drug & substance abuse: social aspects, Personnel & human resources management, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Personnel and human resources management