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... had my head buried in the sand. I saw it in the news, read it in the paper, but figured it was spacefiller. But Moland, owner of Turfcare Landscape, Inc., in Chandler, Arizona, whose motto is we sell our TLC, ' had substance abuse problems in his work force. Problems surfaced when an irrigation worker submitted to a drug test and tested positive for marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamines. Moland was also informed of occasional on-the-job marijuana smoking by some employees. Clearly, the failed drug test was not an isolated incident. Moland contacted a drug-testing firm, which provided a consultant to assist in drafting a written policy. He then called a general meeting to explain the policy and announce that it would go into effect after a six-week period. The drug ... easier on the equipment. It lasts longer as a result of better care, reducing both maintenance and replacement costs. In fact, in the four years following the initiation of drug testing, Turfscape has had no vehicular accidents. A similar reduction in industrial accidents has netted Turfscape discounted workers' compensation costs. Because of the program's success, Moland was able to negotiate a 10% discount on general liability insurance. Employee performance has improved as well. Tardiness and absenteeism are no longer a problem, and employee morale and attitude are exceptional. If I couldn't have my drug-free workplace program, ' says Moland, I'd just lock up my doors and go out of business. Contact: Jerry C. Moland, General Manager, Turfcare Landscape, Inc. 16804 South 54th Street Chandler, Arizona 85226 ( ...
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...rug test and tested positive for marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamines. Moland ...negotiate a 10% discount on general liability insurance. Employee performance...