Failing drug tests a worldwide problem

drug tests among public workers. Christchurch’s newest bus operator, Go Bus, has suspended several drivers for failing drug and alcohol tests. The company’s commercial director, Craig Worth, said some drivers had been suspended this week for returning “non-negative” results, although he would not say how many. The Press understands there are a handful. Worth said the tests were a standard pre-employment requirement for the company’s drivers and emphasized that the results would be investigated, with some may being relateded to prescription medicine. Nonetheless, recruiting more staff was going to be “highly likely”. Ultimately, this story emphasizes what is often hidden to us in America, that other countries suffer from similar issues and come up against similar problems. Whether here or New Zealand, Sweden or Scotland, background checks and drug tests in employment circumstances are in place to protect members of society, customers and employees. In this instance, dangerous drivers will be removed from the roads, showing why such tests and important and the role they play in society as a whole. We all have one goal, and that is what these checks are here for.]]>