Manufacturing Drug Testing | Health Street (2024)

Health Street provides drug testing in manufacturing industries including industrial, consumer electronics, chemical, automotive, food and drink manufacturing, and more. We offer both pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and drug screening for current employees including post-accident drug testing and random drug screening.

Our experts will help ensure your workplace drug testing policies meet all federal, state, and local regulations and that they are compliant with OSHA drug testing requirements. You can count on us to provide fast, accurate results that will help you remain competitive in the face of today's hiring challenges.

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Laws Specific to Drug Testing in Manufacturing

There are currently no federal laws requiring privately-owned companies to drug test employees or job candidates. This includes manufacturing firms and factories. However, the bulk of manufacturers in the United States currently have a drug testing policy in place.

Owners of manufacturing firms that conduct drug testing must ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The ADA requires employers with 15 or more employees to conduct drug testing in a way that does not discriminate against employees or applicants due to a physical disability. This makes it illegal for employers to fire or refuse to hire or promote someone based on a history of substance use or because they are enrolled in a rehab program.

Employers also may not single out an employee for drug testing simply because they appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During the pre-hiring or pre-promotion process, employers also may not ask about legal prescription drug use, as this could be considered a violation of the ADA.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also prohibits discrimination, requiring employers to treat all workers equally and avoid singling out any particular gender, ethnic, or racial group for drug and alcohol testing. When conducting random drug testing, it's important to ensure a diverse cross-section of employees is screened each time. Employers can also avoid accusations of discrimination by requiring pre-employment drug screening across the board.

Benefits of Drug Testing in Manufacturing

While factory drug testing may not be required by law, there are many reasons for employers in the manufacturing industry to incorporate drug and alcohol screening into their company policies. For example, workplace drug use in the manufacturing industry may lead to extremely costly errors, property damage, and injuries.

This can, in turn, seriously damage a company's reputation. Even a minor manufacturing error can put the safety of consumers at risk and potentially expose a company to legal liability. Pre-employment drug testing and random employee drug screenings deter drug use and help employers ensure both safe workplace conditions and accurate outputs.

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