While OSHA encourages a drug-free workplace, no federal law requires mandatory drug testing for all government contractors. (Credit: TayHamPhotography/Shutterstock) While OSHA encourages a drug-free workplace, no federal law requires mandatory drug testing for all government contractors. (Credit: TayHamPhotography/Shutterstock)

As a high-risk industry, construction employers require higher safety standards to prevent accidents. Pre-employment, regularly occurring, and post-incident drug testing enforcement have been dependable methods to ensure the safety of employees.

However, changes in marijuana legislation across the U.S. are impacting that reliability.

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