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Need a Reason for Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing? Just Look at Amtrak's Epic Fail!

AMTRAK'S EPIC DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING FAIL

Over 30 million passengers rode Amtrak trains in 2011
According to a recent report by Amtrak's Office of Inspector General - employees at Amtrak continue to miserably fail their drug and alcohol tests at a 51% higher rate than others in the rail industry.  The report stated that cocaine and marijuana are the substance of choice for those that fail their substance abuse testing.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS
Employees who are designated safety sensitive have a higher testing standard based on federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. The Amtrak report reveals that Amtrak officials routinely and dangerously ignore compliance and often turn a blind eye to violations.

Amtrak officials estimate that they've spent $1.5 million to screen employees in 2012.

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