Employee Safety and Health Management Blog

Drug abuse is an increasing problem across the U.S. From 1999 to 2017, the number of drug overdose deaths rose from 16,849 to 70,237. Drug overdoses occur in a variety of locations, and the workplace has not been immune to these incidents. A recent NIOSH study examined the rate at which drug overdose deaths occurred Read More »

According to a study presented at the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association’s Annual Conference, the rate of positive drug tests for illicit substances among U.S. workers in 2018 reached a 14-year peak, with marijuana playing a significant role! Researchers analyzed the results of more than 9 million drug tests. They found that 4.4% of Read More »

Lou refers to us as “a friend for life”, and a believer in the scrutinizing of test results. Five years ago, Axiom coordinated a routine DOT exam for Lou, and what it revealed changed his life forever. While a clinic initially recommended a two year DOT card be issued for Lou, Axiom always reviews lab Read More »

Trucking is truly the backbone of America – with truck drivers carrying 80 percent of all cargo in the U.S. If you bought it, they brought it! The trucking industry is also one of the most dangerous. With over 3.5 million drivers in the industry who put their life at risk delivering an array of Read More »