Safety
Clarification on OSHA’s Rule on Post-Accident Drug Testing and Safety Incentive Programs
A 2016 OSHA final rule prohibited employers from retaliating against employees who report work-related injuries or illnesse. An Oct. 11 memorandum clarified that employers can now drug test all injured employees and offer safety incentive programs.
By Marcus Reiter
February 19, 2019
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Safety
by Marcus Reiter
Marcus Reiter, MS, CSP, ARM, CRIS, demonstrates commitment in delivering comprehensive safety and health services to his clients. His safety consulting services and responsibilities include developing client-specific service plans; generating recommendations to assist clients with the reduction of losses; interpreting compliance with mandated state, federal and local safety and health regulations; performing safety culture assessments; structuring management practices pertaining to loss control; and providing safety and health training sessions and other related reference material and/or guidance documents as needed. Before joining Lockton, Marcus had experience overseeing safety on water and wastewater, government and healthcare commercial construction projects. He has also managed owner-controlled insurance program (OCIP) and contractor-controlled insurance program (CCIP) projects.
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