Workplace Resources

Websites

Provides centralized access to information about drug-free workplaces, drug testing, Federal programs, prevention applications, and substance abuse. Comprehensive links to resources. Drug-Free Workplace Kit, available online, provides credible, authoritative, evidence-based information, resources, and tools for producing and maintaining drug-free workplace policies and programs.

Parents@Work: Tools for Reaching Working Parents (The Anti-Drug)

Access to drug prevention materials employers can use to assist parents in the workplace. Multicultural Resources.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA)

DATIA represents the entire spectrum of drug and alcohol service providers including collection sites, laboratories, consortiums/TPAs, MROs, and testing equipment manufacturers.

Partnership for Prevention: worksite health

Engages the business community in improving employee health and productivity. Partnerships for a Healthy Workforce seeks strengthened corporate involvement in the national health goals.

Workplace Violence, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

Guidelines, recommendations, and training resources, links to resources.

Publications

Private Sector Drug and Alcohol Testing in Iowa - Iowa Code and Administrative Code Dealing with Alcohol/Drug Testing, Iowa's drug testing laws.

Prescription Drug Abuse in the Workplace SAMHSA report

14 Short Employer Cost Savings Briefs - Informational briefs provide employers advice on cost effective ways of helping employees

Worker Substance Use and Workplace Policies and Programs SAMHSA study reports that substance use can pose significant risks to workers’ health and productivity. Workers who use illicit drugs are less likely than nonusers to be employed by companies that have drug or alcohol testing policies and programs.

Drug Free Workplace Kit (SAMHSA) Kit includes information for employers and employees.

The Active Ingredients of Effective Treatment for Alcohol Problems - Learn about the different types of alcohol treatment and how communities, families, employers, and individuals can benefit from effective treatment.

Secondhand Smoke - CDC information on secondhand smoke exposure, health effects, and smoke-free initiatives and resources.

Violence in the Workplace: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies (NIOSH)

Preventing Homicide in the Workplace (NIOSH)

Combating Workplace Violence (International Association of Chiefs of Police)

Workplace Violence: A Report to the Nation publication from the Iowa Injury Prevention Resource Center, University of Iowa.