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Suspected Methamphetamine Lab Shuts Down West Virginia School

A West Virginia Vo-Tech school has been temporarily shutdown after traces of methamphetamine were discovered throughout the building. The residue from the drug were found in the Principal's office, air ducts and bathrooms. The school's Principal and one of the teachers faces mutliple charges including manufacturing meth and procuring Sudafed for making meth and charges of purchasing over the legal limit of Sudafed. Most of the methamphetamine abused in this country comes from foreign or domestic superlabs, although it can also be made in small, illegal laboratories, where its production endangers the people in the labs, neighbors, and the environment. To read more about methamphetamine abuse click here . When it comes to compliant and multi-leveled substance abuse testing programs, Pittsburgh based Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) offers a vast array of compatible screening solutions designed to meet any Drug Free Workplace initiative nationwide. MMC's certified coll

Summer Job-Site Heat Safety Measures

Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) encourages all employees to practice Jobsite Heat Safety Measures ! Here are some tips to help you endure the summer heat while on the job... Avoiding The Heat! The hottest part of the day is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If possible, work outside during the cooler times of the day. Take frequent breaks in the shade, by a fan, or in air-conditioning. Cool your skin by spraying water over your body. Take a cool bath or shower 1 to 2 times a day in hot weather. Eating & Drinking Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you are active to ensure maximize hydration. Drink 8 fl oz (250 mL) of water before being entering an active work cycle in the heat. Continue to drink moderate amounts of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during the activity. Fluids such as rehydration drinks, juices, or water help replace lost fluids, especially if you sweat a lot. Drinks, such as sports drinks, that have electrolytes work best. Drink rehydration drinks

THE CONSTRUCTION USER MAGAZINE - THE CHANGING FACE OF DRUG TESTING PRESENTED BY MOBILE MEDICAL CORPORATION'S MARIANNE KARG

TAUC SAFETY COMITTEE - SAFETY ON THE AGENDA Marianne Karg of Mobile Medical Corporation delivered an excellent presentation on substance abuse programs, focusing on the pros and cons of various testing methods and positivity trends in the industry by region.  Click here to read more!   (Page 18) Want to Learn More About Drug Testing or Receive a Free Service Quote? When it comes to quality drug testing solutions employers and risk mitigation professionals should solely rely on a professional drug testing firm like Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC). Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) can help you with all of your substance abuse testing needs and questions. MMC works closely with all clients to establish focused policies and testing procedures that comply with both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-Federal testing programs. Toll Free: 888-662-8358

DEA Rules that Marijuana has No Acceptable Medical Uses

News wires such as the Atlantic Wire, Time and Infowars are ablaze with the recent announcement by the Federal Government that Marijuana has No Acceptable Medical Uses . The Atlantic Wire Reports :  Nine years ago, supporters of medical marijuana asked the federal government to reclassify cannabis, which was listed as a Schedule I drug, the most restricted category of drug under the Controlled Substances Act in 1970. The petition asked the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take into account research showing marijuana's medical uses. Two months ago, advocates asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to force the Obama administration to respond to their petition. Finally, in a decision published Friday, the DEA denied the request, ruling that marijuana has no accepted medical use and should remain classified as a highly dangerous drug like heroin. DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart wrote that she rejected the request because marijuana, like other Schedule I drugs, "

Indiana Passes Bill To Drug Test Unemployed Who Apply For Job Training

Indiana has just passed a bill that requires drug testing for the unemployed who partake in the state-funded job training programs. The state believes that the drug testing will save them money by eliminating those people who are not committed to finishing the training programs . The drug testing is aimed at filtering out those who the state deems a financial liability due to drug use. Workforce Development Commissioner Mark Everson said. "We want to help people who are motivated to get jobs. They can't get a job if they're using drugs." Indiana is the first state to require drug testing of people seeking job training. Florida recently began testing welfare applicants in general on July 1, 2011. 30 other states are considering some sort of drug testing action. Want to Learn More About Drug Testing? When it comes to quality drug testing solutions employers and risk mitigation professionals should solely rely on a professional drug testing firm like Mobile Medical