Working Partners ® Wayfinder Helping you navigate your drug-free workplace program

July  2020

As your business continues to react and respond to the impact of COVID-19, remember we are here for you. If you find yourself wondering how your drug-free workplace policy and program fits in, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can help you creatively think through the details.

Further Exploration ... New Synthetic Opioid Causes Rise in Overdose Deaths The drug isotonitazene, also known as “iso,” has been making headlines as overdose deaths continue to increase. Isotonitazene, a manmade version of the highly potent and addictive opioid etonitazene, is similar in strength to fentanyl and commonly found in pill form. Isotonitazene began being linked to overdose deaths in August 2019 and is now responsible for around 40 to 50 deaths a month in the United States. Read more

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State bans deadly drug BWC extends premium due date until Sept. 1 Alcohol sales jump during pandemic Coronavirus can’t stem central Ohio opioid abuse Hormones may make men and women experience alcohol differently Suits accuse retail chains of flooding Ohio with painkillers How Americans’ drinking habits have changed during the pandemic Ohio OKs another medical cannabis qualifying condition, rejects 2 others Like us on Facebook for news, other drug-free workplace updates, and to keep up with what we're doing.

FMCSA Issues Notice of Enforcement Discretion R ecognizing some organization may struggle to fully comply with their requirements around random drug testing as a result of COVID-19, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued notice of enforcement discretion. The notices explains that while businesses who can comply with federal testing requirements must continue to do so, for those who are unable to comply because of COVID-19, "the Agency may exercise discretion to determine not to enforce the minimum annual percentage random testing rates..." Read more

New Price for OnDemand 24/7 Courses While we can't make PPE or disinfectant to help you in these difficult times, we can help you with social distancing. If you are looking for ways to complete your annual drug-free workplace education and training, consider our OnDemand 24/7 courses. These online courses are self-guided, interactive and ce rtificates of completion are available for 60-minute courses and now available for a lower price. New price: $40 * ( Working Partners ® Consortium member price, with voucher code: $28*) *price reduction for all 60-minute courses Learn about our OnDemand 24/7 courses

Upcoming DFSP Deadlines Private Sector Enrollees End of August - Complete Accident Analysis Training for ALL supervisors End of September - Develop a drug-free policy (if newly enrolled) Public Sector Enrollees End of September - Submit Annual Report & Safety Management Self-Assessment. (Need help with your Annual Report? Check out this video for some tips.) Check out BWC's Frequently Asked Questions for more information regarding this extension and other COVID-19 related changes. More deadlines Upcoming Classes Employee Education: 8.05 - Training of Trainers 9.09 - Training of Trainers Supervisor Training: 8.05 & 8.06 - Training of Trainers 8.12 - Webinar 9.09 & 9.10 - Training of Trainers 9.23 - Webinar   Boost Camp: 8.18 - Webinar OnDemand 24/7 courses  for employees & supervisors are always available More class dates CEUs through HRCI, OCILB and SHRM available for select courses.

¿Habla Español? On-going employee education about alcohol and other drug issues is important. To help you provide information to Spanish-speaking employees in their native language, we have compiled a library of Spanish articles and resources on topics about alcohol and other drugs including information on prevention, misuse and treatment. Check it out (we also included English versions of the resources)

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