August 23, 2006

Genesis Occupational Health To Host Conference On Drug & Alcohol Testing

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The use of drugs in the workplace can be dangerous to workers and can impact productivity.

But implementing a workplace drug and alcohol testing program requires knowledge and planning in a number of areas.

Genesis Occupational Health, St. Ambrose University and Great River Human Resource Association will provide the necessary information to implement a workplace drug and alcohol testing program at a conference on Sept. 13.

The conference will be held at the Genesis Heart Institute, 1236 East Rusholme St., Davenport. The conference will be held from 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

William J. Judge, a prominent drug-free workplace attorney and published author, will be the featured speaker.  Judge has a wealth of knowledge regarding issues of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace in both Iowa and Illinois.

Judge will also participate in a panel discussion with Judi Brooks, W.G. Block
Co.; Shawn Meier, Valley Construction and Cameron Davidson, attorney, Lane & Waterman LLP.

The conference is intended to provide information about successful drug and alcohol testing programs for human resource and personnel professionals, safety professionals, risk managers, business owners, occupational health practitioners, loss control specialists and other workplace administrators.

Continuing education hours will be available for human resource professionals and nurses.

Cost of the conference will be $55.  For more information, or to register, call Amanda Hess at Genesis Occupational Health at (563) 324-0696 ext. 307 or send e-mail to hessa@genesishealth.com.
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