At SureHire, our experts are frequently asked when employers should test their employees. Of course, keeping employees and the public safe are the main reasons to test, but there are many scenarios that might prompt an employer to complete occupational testing. Here are 6 of the most common reasons for initiating occupational health testing.

This article is the final in a 5-part series about NIHL in high-risk industries. Read on to learn about NIHL risks in manufacturing and how employers can help protect their workers.

Despite the number of people who try, cheating on drug tests is not as easy as it might seem. Most diluted samples still come back positive. Learn more

The opioid crisis in North America continues to balloon, much of it driven by fentanyl. According to CDC data, deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone (primarily fentanyl) have continued to rise, with 56,516 overdose deaths reported in 2020. Canada has a fentanyl problem of its own. Of all accidental overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2022, 85% involved fentanyl.

While a criminal record will not necessarily preclude hiring a potential candidate, it does help provide employers with a more comprehensive picture of the person they are hiring. It can help reduce liability, keep employees and the public safe and ensure you are hiring the right person for the job.

The forestry and agriculture industry is a high-risk sector for occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL). This article explores the risks for NIHL in forestry and agriculture and what employers can do to minimize them.

Mining is one of the most at-risk industries for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), a preventable yet widespread problem. Read on to learn about noise risks in the mining industry and how you can take proactive steps toward risk prevention.

Despite advancements in mine safety, mining remains a dangerous business. One of the primary reasons for that is human error. Occupational testing can help prevent and address human error by identifying risk factors and unsafe behaviours.

In addition to recognizing, identifying, and assessing your confined spaces and the hazards associated with them, your confined space program must include measures to control those hazards. This means you must have a plan that provides training for your workers.

When it comes to the laws surrounding occupational testing, different states have different rules. Here’s a look at Texas State occupational testing laws.

Relapse is a very real danger for anyone who uses drugs. In fact, some studies suggest that up to 85% of drug users will use drugs again following intervention or treatment. The possibility of a relapse is why return-to-duty and follow-up testing is crucial for employers, particularly those with employees working in safety-sensitive positions.

Synthetic drugs, are becoming more prevalent in workplaces as users look for quicker, greater, and easier highs and dealers look for ways to circumvent drug laws. Here’s what you need to know as an employer.

This article is the first in a 5-part series on the increased risks of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in various industries. It examines the noise-related risks workers in the oil and gas industry face, comparisons with other sectors, and employer obligations for protecting their workforce from workplace-related NIHL.

In recent years, interventions, including occupational testing and safety education and training, have significantly reduced the number of fatalities and injuries in the agricultural industry. But there is more work to be done. Farming remains dangerous work.

Spirometry Testing is a type of Pulmonary Function Test often used by employers as part of their overall lung health monitoring program. Learn more about this test type.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering amendments to their drug testing program to include oral fluid testing as an acceptable workplace drug testing method. In light of this potential shift, oral-fluid testing is becoming more popular with Canadian and US employers. Keep reading to learn more…

Research, accident investigations, and analyses regularly identify non-compliance as a significant contributor to accidents, including those in the oil and gas industry. Occupational testing, alongside a robust health and safety program, can help.

The CSA Group is a standards organization that develops standards in several areas, including respirator selection, care, use, and testing. Formerly known as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the CSA Group is integral to SureHire’s Respirator-Fit Testing program.

Cyber-attacks can be costly and damaging to your reputation and bottom line. Get best practices and strategies to keep your data safe and secure from cyber-attacks.

OSHA is one of several organizations integral to SureHire’s Respirator-Fit Testing service. We follow OSHA’s respirator-fit testing protocols to ensure the health and safety of the person wearing the respirator.

Occupational testing for the transportation industry might be mandatory in many instances, but it also offers substantial benefits and a clear return on investment for employers.

According to a study conducted by The Institute for Work and Health (IWH), employers in the construction industry can realize an average of 36% return on their investments in health and safety. Here’s how…

A non-negative specimen is not the same as a positive specimen. A drug test result is categorized as positive if testing indicates the presence of a targeted drug or its metabolite at a level above the minimum cut-off. However, a non-negative specimen also does not clearly indicate that the test subject has not used prohibited drugs.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is one of several organizations integral to SureHire’s Respirator-Fit (Mask-Fit) Testing program. If you have employees using respirators and are engaging in respirator-fit testing (mask-fit testing), it is important to understand how organizations like NIOSH influence the equipment and testing services.

Drug use harms workplace health and safety, work quality, productivity, and the business’s bottom line. Here are 6 signs your employees may be abusing drugs and some preventative measures you can take to if you suspect impairment on the job site.

PDAs are commonly used to determine the compatibility between a worker and a position as well as determine appropriately modified duties in a return-to-work plan…

The 13-panel drug test screens for commonly misused prescription drugs and illegal substances including Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, and more. Learn more…

Occupational testing is fraught with commonly held myths. Discover the facts and debunk the common myths.

Canada’s prescription rate for opioids is one of the highest in the world. Construction workers are among the highest group affected in western Canada. Here’s what employers can do to address the opioid crisis in their workplace.

Developing an effective drug and alcohol policy requires a knowledge of the testing types and knowing which one is most applicable to your business needs. Here’s what you need to know about the 5-panel urine test and the 5-panel oral fluid drug test.

Workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) come in many forms and can affect any part of the body. The Oil & Gas industry faces unique challenges with respect to the risk prevention of MSD’s. Find out how you can protect your workforce.

As an employer, it’s important to create a workplace that is inclusive, and accommodating so that all employees are set up for success. Here’s what you need to know about facilitating an inclusive work environment.

Training and education on safe lifting techniques can help ensure your employees are completing their job tasks safely and not risking injuries or accidents – Here’s what you need to know.

Here are some key elements to keep in mind as an employer when choosing a screening company for your workforce.

Providing exceptional customer service has been at the forefront of what we do at SureHire since the beginning. Take a look at some insights from 2021.

Understand drug testing cut-off levels for various test types, including urinalysis, oral fluid, and hair follicle testing.

Employees in the transportation industry face many risks and hazards every day on the job — here’s what you need to know to help keep your workforce safe.

Get a quick overview of the benefits of urine drug testing in the workplace, including the substances detected and more.

Learn about the benefits of upskilling your workforce, and how to give your team all the tools they need for success.

A primer on this popular test that has become the default selection for many employers in their workplace drug testing programs.

Here’s what employers should know to ensure their drivers stay safe and are able to do their job efficiently and effectively.

Employees in the manufacturing industry have physical jobs that come with many risks — here’s what you need to know to keep your workforce safe.

There are several critical steps that need to be taken a maximum of 32 hours after any incident. Here’s what you need to know.

If you miss this crucial step in your hiring process, you could end up paying for it in the long term.

Employees in the mining industry face many risks and hazards every day on the job — here’s what you need to know to help prevent common musculoskeletal injuries.

Hearing protection is necessary to prevent health risks related to occupational noise exposure. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering custom earplugs.

Resilient employees are more productive, innovative, and effective in the workplace. Here’s how you can boost resilience in your workplace.

Most employees still feel uncomfortable approaching employers about mental health issues. Here are 7 ways to support your employees’ mental wellness as they return to work

Hiring the wrong employee can have disastrous consequences. Behavioral Assessment Testing can help you find the best employees for the job.

Employees in industries such as mining and manufacturing may be at risk for serious lung health issues if proper safety interventions aren’t used. Understand the risks and find out how you can intervene.

Lone workers face all of the same risks that other employees face, but there is also a heightened risk of harm because they face these risks alone. Here are 5 key components to ensure optimal and safe conditions for all employees.

Getting the wrong keyboard can cause serious health issues in the long term — here are a few things to consider when setting up your workstation.

Rain makes for dangerous driving conditions — here are a few tips to ensure your fleet is safe on slippery roads.

Hearing protection involves many variables, from preferences to the type of work your organization does. Here’s what you need to know for your team’s health and wellbeing.

Cannabis can remain in your system for anywhere from 1 to 30 days after last use and can be detectable in hair follicle drug testing for several months. That’s a wide range in the window of detection, and many things can affect the longevity of marijuana. Here are 6 factors that can influence how long cannabis stays in your system.

The ballooning drug use problem does not have to become a problem for your company. A drug-testing program can help you catch and mitigate potential risks and ensure your workers get the help they need.

Employees who are not drinking enough water risk dehydration, which can lead to serious illness. The dangers of inadequate hydration highlight the importance of keeping employees hydrated and healthy! In this article, we discuss the risks of dehydration at work, and also provide risk prevention methods for employers.

Rapidly changing laws and regulations make cannabis consumption an incredibly nuanced topic that employers often find challenging to navigate. In this article, we delve into cannabis metabolites, explaining how the body metabolizes cannabis, the testing methods used to detect cannabis impairment, and recent trends in cannabis impairment testing that many employers are shifting towards.

We’re committed to helping you and your employees live healthier, happier lives. That’s why we’re pleased to announce our strategic partnership with Highmark Interactive, an award-winning digital health company, that provides organizations with access to practical, upstream, evidence-based solutions to assess and improve employee mental wellness and brain health through its innovative EQ at Work Solution.

Making a well-rounded safety program for your company can reduce risk and increase driver protection. Implementing safety best practices should start from the hiring process. Here are some key elements to include in your fleet safety program.

Having a clearly defined game plan for reducing risk in safety-sensitive workplaces is critical for business growth, employee wellness, and for developing a safety culture rooted in excellence. In this article, we delve into some powerful strategies that work!

You’ve heard us say it before—at SureHire our clients are our business. As part of an initiative to better understand client needs, to support and enhance our client experience, and to stay on top of our business, we recently met with several clients to check in, listen, collect feedback, and conduct analysis. We spoke to a range of clients with differing years of business with us and gained some key insights on several topics. Find out what our clients are saying about us!

Takeaway: SureHire takes cybersecurity extremely seriously. Given the size of the recent RockYou2021 cyberattack, which saw 800+ million passwords leaked on the dark web, SureHire wants to help you protect your online accounts immediately. We also want to let you know more about the systems, technology, and important security protocols we’re implementing to protect our client […]

In this article, we take a deep dive into FTW testing, with pro tips and tricks to help maximize testing success. Find out how individuals can best prepare for fitness-to-work testing, including ways to increase fitness level at home. Delve into the various critical strength and mobility evaluations and explore common work-site and everyday equivalencies. Learn more about what participants can expect when they arrive at a SureHire facility for their FTW appointment.

PCR testing, Rapid testing, Antibodies vs. Antigens… how to determine which option to choose? There are a number of COVID-19 testing options out there. These COVID-19 Testing FAQs will help you make more informed decisions so you can mitigate risk and protect your workforce.

Having trouble finding qualified candidates? Bad hires can cost you — consider these 6 best practices to ensure you’re onboarding solid additions to your team.

Employers cannot initiate reasonable suspicion testing without first going through the 5-step process. Reasonable suspicion training provides critical information about how to initiate reasonable suspicion testing, including the 5-step process and other tools that employers can use to help manage the misuse of alcohol and drugs in the workplace.

We’ve all likely heard of the many adulteration methods for urine drug specimens but we seldom consider the possibilities when it comes to oral fluid tests…

Living with a chronic condition can be extremely hard on a worker, but companies can take actions to make things easier for employees and safer for everyone. Learn what you can do to accommodate chronic illness in the workplace. Read the full article.

When it comes to drug testing, there are a number of common myths out there to weed through—pun intended. In this article, Subject Matter Expert, Wayne St. John, debunks 5 common drug testing myths that continue to cause much confusion in the industry.

Managing a remote workforce? Us too! Distributed teams, co-working spaces, telecommuting, working from home, and flextime policies — chances are at least one, if not all, of the teams you will manage in your career will be working from a remote location and probably several remote locations. Here’s how to deal.

One of our Vancouver-based Temperature Screeners, Violet, lost her home and all of her belongings in a fire on February 14, 2021. Violet works at a KLTP site and Kiewit and their subcontractors created a GoFundMe page to help get her back on her feet, which SureHire has supported. The goal, $10,000. The story…

Vehicle collisions are responsible for 50 million injuries and 1.35 million fatalities annually…

Having a well-documented policy is critical to building a culture of safety excellence. So what makes a good policy?

Whether you are operating in Canada or in the U.S., as an employer, you have a legal responsibility to…

Fitness-to-Work testing acts as a tool for employers to better understand their workforce’s physical capabilities and potential limitations. This creates opportunity for…

The rising popularity of hair drug testing has seen a rise in the amount of “how to cheat your hair drug test” videos and online suggestions. Some of the methods include shaving all of the hair off, detox shampoos, and home remedies including substances like tar shampoo, laundry detergent, detox salts, and vinegar. Some people […]

Delve into some of the most crucial facts and FAQs about Drug & Alcohol testing, including…

Pot-infused edibles, extracts and topicals are legal nation-wide… [Read more]

Here are 6 advantages of mobile/On-Site testing to consider and some disadvantages to be aware of as well.

Take a deep dive into the causes of workplace fatalities, including some of the most dangerous industries to work in across Canada.

Sleep & Fatigue Specialist, Clinton Marquardt, uncovers 4 hidden costs of fatigue and how you can manage them.

Key Takeaway: Getting ready to hire for the holiday rush? Here are 5 things to consider before holiday hiring that will help you reduce risk and maximize success. While the Covid-19 pandemic has brought devastation to an unthinkable number of industries, this does not hold true to all. There are roughly 7.8 billion people in […]

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common, work-related illnesses worldwide but can be prevented by…