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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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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