To Test or Not to Test – Reasonable Suspicion in the Workplace

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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 / Published in Corporate Safety, Drug Policies, Drug Testing, Law
Reasonable Suspicion
Within a workplace setting what does an employer do when there is a legitimate reason to believe that the employee has been abusing alcohol or taking other drugs.  The law

5 Tips to Reduce Company Liability

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Monday, 26 March 2018 / Published in Corporate Safety, Road Safety, Traffic Safety
On a bright morning just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a semi truck hauling two trailers crashed into a motorcycle that was stopped for a red light.  The bike and
Distracted Driving is Impaired Driving
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Tuesday, 06 December 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Distracted Driving, Traffic Safety
Distracted Driving
If You’re Driving  and Reading This on Your Cellphone, You’re As Dangerous as A Drunk Driver Did you know December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month? Did you know that distracted
Hospital Liability: Understanding the Issues
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Tuesday, 04 October 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Law
Hospital Liability: Understanding the Issues Hospital liability arises from two separate and distinct sources. The first comes from malpractice committed by medical staff and the second arises from the negligence
4 Tips for Companies in Combating Drowsy Driving
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Tuesday, 28 June 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Road Safety, Traffic Safety
Drowsy Driving
4 Tips for Companies in Combating Drowsy Driving Do you have employees who operate motor vehicles for your company? What steps have you taken to ensure your employees are wide-awake
Marijuana in the Workplace
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Tuesday, 17 May 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Drug Policies, Drug Testing, Drugs, Law, Marijuana
Marijuana in the Workplace
Marijuana in the Workplace Along with alcohol and other drugs in the workplace, the advent of the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in many states requires employers to face

Vicarious Liability: Employer Liability for Employees’ Driving

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Tuesday, 10 May 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Law, Road Safety
The common law legal theory of vicarious liability existed long before the invention of the first motor vehicle.  Applying the concept of respondeat superior, courts have held that an employer
4 Steps to Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Work
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Tuesday, 02 February 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Road Safety, Traffic Safety
4 Steps to Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Work This article will discuss why it is important to create a “traffic safety culture” at work, and the 4 steps
Texting and Driving is More Dangerous than DWI
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Tuesday, 20 October 2015 / Published in Distracted Driving, Road Safety, Traffic Safety
Texting and Driving is More Dangerous than DWI According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driving while distracted is six times more dangerous than driving with a blood