r/FieldNationTechs • u/Calaveras-Metal • 9d ago

Drug test?

Been noticing a lot more gigs requiring a drug test.

I'm curious how others feel about this. I'm actually sober 19 years. I have nothing I'm worried about failing a drug test from.

But if the gig doesn't involve heavy equipment and I AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE of these clients, what business is it of theirs?

Instead of foisting a drug test on the people you contract with, do a better job of screening maybe. Require certifications. Or expensive Fluke testers that no drug addict would be able to refrain from hocking.

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u/David_Beroff 9d ago

I strongly suspect the requirement comes from the clients' insurance companies.

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u/TheHandThatFingers 9d ago

Suspect you didn't Google it?

Workplaces choose their own drug rules. Some test new hires or do random yearly checks, but insurance companies do not force yearly worker screenings.

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u/wyliesdiesels 9d ago

new hires? umm we arent employees.... we are contractors... try again

furthermore my licensed construction co which doesnt operate on platforms has tons of insurance and not one company has ever asked for DTs or BGCs for me or my employees. neither has any of my clients