Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber Of Commerce
Community Development

Drugs Don't Work Program

"Fact Sheet"

SAVE 7.5% ON YOUR WORKERS COMPENSATION PREMIUM!!

In 1993, the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in the passage of legislation which provided for a five percent credit on Workers Compensation premium for businesses that attained certified drug-free workplace status. And, in 1997, the Georgia legislature increased it to 7.5%. Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s not difficult, it’s not expensive, and you don’t have to do it alone! The Chamber has launched a “One on One” DDW Partner Program that will assist you every step of the way. Making the process easy and quick when creating and maintaining your certified drug-free workplace program and in receiving your Workers Compensation discount.

Substance abuse drains more than $100 billion from American businesses every year…

Workers Compensation - 38-50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to substance abuse in the workplace; substance abusers file three to five times as many Workers Comp claims.

Medical Costs - Substance abusers have 300% higher medical costs and benefits.

Absenteeism -Substance abusers are 2.5 times more likely to be absent eight or more days a year.

Lost Productivity - Substance abusers are one-third less productive and three times more likely to be late for work.

Employee Turnover - It costs a business an average of $7000 to replace a salaried worker.

“IF I HAD AN EMPLOYEE ON DRUGS, I’D KNOW IT”

MAYBE. But a lot of illegal drug users are pretty good at hiding their problems. Until production drops. Or your profits erode. Or until someone gets hurt in an on-site accident caused by a drug abuser. Then it’s too late. Seven out of ten drug users are working in someone’s business, and if you don’t have a drug-free workplace…it could be yours!

Let us tell you more about becoming a drug-free workplace. Contact the Chamber’s D.D.W. Department at rhinze@columbusgachamber.com  or (706) 327-1566 or fax to (706) 327-7512.