| Document ID (ISN) | 101408 |
| CIS number |
03-477 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0047-2379 - Journal of Drug Education |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Gerber J.K., Yacoubian G.S. |
| Title |
An assessment of drug testing within the construction industry |
| Bibliographic information |
2002, Vol.32, No.1, p.53-68. Illus. 14 ref. |
| Abstract |
Drug testing in the workplace has become widespread during the past two decades, particularly in the construction industry. High rates of alcohol and other drug use, coupled with the high-risk, safety-sensitive nature of the industry, have prompted the development of a variety of drug surveillance and prevention strategies. Despite these efforts, little research has been published on the impact of drug-related policies in the construction industry. This paper reviews the effectiveness of workplace drug-testing programmes in reducing injury rates within the construction industry. Analyses indicate that companies with drug-testing programmes experienced a 51% reduction in accident rates within two years of implementation. Policy implications are discussed in light of the current findings. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
drug dependence; medical supervision; safety programmes; construction industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
compensation of occupational diseases; frequency rates; programme evaluation; injuries |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Safety programmes
Alcohol and drug abuse
Construction industry and civil engineering
|
