Safety

Cutting Through the Complications of Cannabis Testing in the Construction Industry
Breath-testing technology is becoming more popular to ensure safety on a jobsite as cannabis consumption becomes increasingly legal.
By Nina M. French
January 30, 2024
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by Nina M. French
Nina M. French is the president of Employer and Law Enforcement Solutions at Hound Labs. With more than 30 years of experience in the employee screening industry, French is a leading expert in drug testing program design, technologies, policies, state laws and federal regulations. She is skilled in HR consulting, coaching, customer relationship management and thought leadership related to drug testing legality, design and program execution. As a strong business development professional, Nina also cofounded a consulting firm focused on helping screening companies expand and grow their occupational health product line and employers implement compliant substance abuse testing programs. Nina is a dynamic public speaker and author published in HR, employment screening and safety magazines and blogs.
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