Torrance, California Drug Testing

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About Torrance, California

Torrance in Los Angeles County’s South Bay Region in California. The city has a population of over 147,000 people. Other cities around Torrance are Gardena, Carson, Redondo Beach, and Lomita.

The U.S. headquarters of the American Honda Motor Company is in Torrance. There are many other companies based in the city as well. Torrance is home to Robinson Helicopters, Alcoa, and Verengo Solar. The top employers in Torrance are American Honda Motor Co Inc., Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Honda R&D Americas.

There are events year round at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The Torrance Performing Arts Consortium puts on regular performances at the venue. The longest running military parade sponsored by a city, the Armed Forces Day Parade, takes place annually. There are also 30 different parks in Torrance.

Facts About Torrance

• In 1973, Torrance established a sister-city relationship with Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan.
• Known for its low crime rates, the city consistently ranks among the safest cities in Los Angeles County.
• Torrance was originally part of the Tongva Native American homeland for thousands of years.
• Torrance is the birthplace of the American Youth Soccer Organization.
• The city of Torrance has the second highest percentage of Japanese in North America.

SAMHSA Report for California

Reports published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimate that there are 2,643,000 people over the age of 12 who are dependent or abuse illicit drugs or alcohol in California. Though Torrance is nowhere near epidemic levels, drug testing and drug free workplace programs help to directly address substance abuse issues in a community.

Employers are Responsible for Maintaining a Drug-free Work Environment in Torrance

It is every employer's duty to ensure a safe and healthful working condition for all employees. A workplace should be a safe place where all employees can perform their duties with minimum risks. Employers need to establish a program that will ensure that all employees are not in any potential danger arising from injuries or accident due to alcohol and drug misuse.

Supervisors must be appropriately trained to identify signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use. Pre-employment test, Reasonable Suspicion/Cause test, Random test, Return-to-duty test, Follow-up, and Post-Accident are all examples of situations in which a drug or alcohol test might be given by an employer.

Employees are Responsible for Their Safety and the Safety of Others

Employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others. They must cooperate with the employer when actions are taken to comply with company alcohol and drug policy regulations. It is considered a good practice for employers to remove employees from their act of duty immediate when they have failed the drug test or reported for services under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs.

Creating Your Drug-free Workplace Policy

An effective workplace policy is not generic; it needs to reflect the specific group(s) and requirements of the organization. A written workplace policy needs to be developed in consultation with all levels of the company. US Drug Test Centers believes that it is very important to create a policy that works best for your company. We understand that each company has specific employee rules and regulations while still complying with state specific laws.

By completing our Drug-Free Workplace Policy Form you will receive a policy compliance manual that includes step by step instructions and all required documents. These resources include a policy statement on controlled substance use and alcohol misuse in the workplace, educational materials, employee assistance programs, information regarding rehabilitation and treatment programs, access to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for DOT violations, copies of DOT regulations (if your company falls under DOT guidelines), random testing instructions, and instructions for record keeping.

Creating Awareness of Your Drug-free Workplace Policy

By making sure that employees are properly educated on the personal and professional consequences of drug use and alcohol misuse, employers can maintain a drug-free workplace. Employers and employees should work closely together to effectively create and manage the awareness of the risks and responsibilities related to alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace. We can provide your company with resources for your employees to learn more about drug use and who to contact if they have a substance abuse problem. The overall aim is to ensure all individuals gain an awareness of drugs and alcohol as hazards in the workplace.

Torrance's Most Accurate Drug or Alcohol Testing

How do I know if the test is accurate? All of US Drug Test Centers' specimens go to a SAMHSA certified laboratory for testing. SAMHSA has an active advisory board that keeps its employees and administrators abreast of current and changing laws when it comes to drug testing. There are Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Employee Drug Testing Programs that must carry consistencies throughout every agency and company that SAMHSA laboratories supplies. The advisory board has professionals that are uniquely qualified in their respective fields to review scientific evidence in the area of drug and alcohol treatment and testing practices.

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