Vancouver is located north Portland, Oregon, just across the Columbia River in the state of Washington. The city is the county seat of Clark County and forms part of the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area. Aside from the two largest cities, Portland and Vancouver, other major cities in the Metro Area include Beaverton, Gresham, and Hillsboro.
Recent years have seen Vancouver's economy shift to the tech and service industries. Many of the city's residents commute to Portland for work. The top employers in Vancouver are the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Evergreen Public Schools, and Vancouver Public Schools.
Vancouver is home to an annual wine and jazz festival which takes place in late summer. It's downtown arts district is the location of many galleries and the Kiggins Theater. Vancouver's sister city is Joyo, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan.
Reports published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimate that there are 483,000 people over the age of 12 who are dependent or abuse illicit drugs or alcohol in Washington. Though Vancouver is nowhere near epidemic levels, drug testing and drug-free workplace programs help to directly address substance abuse issues in a community.
Employers need to establish a program that will ensure that all employees are not in any potential danger arising from injuries or accidents due to alcohol and drug misuse. It is every employer's duty to ensure a safe and healthful working condition for all employees. Employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others, and cooperate with the employer with respect to action taken by the employer to comply with company alcohol and drug policy regulations. This includes drug testing Vancouver WA.
US Drug Test Centers offer different drug-free workplace programs. We can talk with your company to help put a drug-free workplace program in place by creating a drug-free policy manual, setting up management with online drug-free workplace training, enrolling all employees into random drug testing programs and more. We also give your company access to our cloud-based software that allows you to schedule employee drug testing anywhere in the country 24/7!
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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We are your complete drug-free workplace solution for employers. We provide drug testing for all reasons such as pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return to duty. We have a state-of-the-art cloud-based software that allows you to order drug testing 24/7, store all drug test results and chain of custody forms (forever), and you can see the status of all completed drug testing. We have random drug and alcohol testing consortiums and follow all DOT rules and regulations to direct your company in the right direction to stay in compliance. We can create drug-free workplace policy manuals specific to your company’s needs, and we provide online trainings. Our online trainings are perfect for company Supervisors to learn what signs to look for if someone might be under the influence. We also have trainings that explain what Supervisors should know about the DOT rules and regulations in regards to the drug and alcohol testing program. We are a part of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA), and we always stay up to date with all drug testing-related rules and regulations. If you have any questions about state-specific laws regarding drug and alcohol testing, please contact our office and one of our team members will be glad to help you. If your company would like more information regarding setting up a corporate account you can set up an account online or contact us at 866-566-0261.
This material is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for legal guidance. State & local laws change frequently and vary greatly. These are state & local laws and do not over rule the federal Department of Transportation laws & policies. Readers are advised to consult with their legal counsel or industry experts before acting based on this information. Last Updated Dec 2022