Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on November 28, 2007

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $199

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According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, between 10 and 20 percent of the nation's workers who die on the job test positive for alcohol or other drugs. In fact, industries with the highest rates of drug use are the same as those at high risk for occupational injuries, such as construction, mining, manufacturing, and wholesale.

Although not required by Cal/OSHA, drug-free workplace programs are natural complements to other initiatives that help ensure safe and healthy workplaces and add value to businesses. Substance abuse testing programs, as well as company-provided employee assistance programs, help reduce the risk of substance-related injuries at work—as well as the accompanying risk of lawsuits.

Join us on November 28 for a 90-minute audio conference with our expert—an occupational physician and human resources professional—to discuss how to successfully implement a substance abuse policy and testing program at your workplace.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• Who you can lawfully test, and when, and for what
• Why you shouldn't write off the idea of substance abuse testing, even if you think your workplace doesn't have a problem
• How to protect yourself against allegations of wrongful testing or bias
• Options for structuring a successful substance abuse testing program
• Methods available for testing and which one(s) to implement with employees
• Whether or not "rapid tests" are a good idea
• How and why to use or not use components of a DOT program in a non-DOT setting
• Special precautions for California employers

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

W. Smith Chandler, MD, SPHR is board certified in occupational medicine and a certified senior professional in human resources from Tidewater, Virginia. In addition, he holds master's degrees in public health and medical genetics. Chandler has been an occupational medicine consultant for more than 20 years. In that capacity, he has assisted employers in developing successful substance abuse policy and testing programs.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hour toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions'either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from Employer Resource Institute sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all Employer Resource Institute products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.