Rail workers in oral fluid drugs testing

Article Abstract:

The drug sampling and testing methods and their suitability in meeting the requirements of the Railway Group Standard (RGS) is assessed. The findings indicate that scientific evidence for drug testing using oral fluid is largely equivalent to urine testing, with oral fluid having more practical advantages for random and due cause testing.

Methods, Railroads, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing, Railroad employees

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Workers at risk as Britain fails to meet Euro law on toxic PCBs

Article Abstract:

Most members of the European Union, including Britain, have not implemented destruction protocols for materials containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The persistence of PCB pollution causes accumulation in the food chain, and workers handling hydraulic or electrical equipment could be exposed to high toxic levels.

Laws, regulations and rules, European Union, Polychlorinated biphenyls

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Who has responsibility for agency workers? Safety watchdog publishes results of survey and plans further investigation

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom Health and Safety Commission did a safety survey of agencies, employers, and agency workers. The survey found agencies uninformed of accidents and of safety rules.

Safety and security measures, Public employees, Government employees, Contract labor

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