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Consider for a moment a variety of scenarios in which a substance abuser
might affect your workplace:
Do certain employees perform key functions of the organizations?
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Brokers handling large sums of money |
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Technicians monitoring essential equipment such as computers,
nuclear power dials, etc. |
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Salespersons representing the company |
Do you have employees in positions where alcohol or other drug abuse
would be difficult to detect?
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Employees who work at home |
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Traveling salespersons |
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Home health care workers |
Do you have employees in "safety sensitive" jobs?
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Driving vehicles |
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Operating machinery |
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Managing a place of public entry such as a security checkpoint |
Do you have employees in "security sensitive" jobs?
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Responsible for inventory or stock |
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Responsible for ideas, products, plans, and proprietary material |
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Responsible for financial accounting or cash |
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Responsible for confidential documents |
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Source:
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Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit For Employers, Employer Tip
Sheet #4, Drug Free Workplace Programs,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
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