Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Law
Ohio employers participating in the SUPR program or bidding on state-funded public improvement projects must comply with specific drug-free workplace requirements established under Ohio law. Here are the key statutes and administrative codes:
Key Regulatory References
- ORC 153.03 — Requires contractors on public improvement projects to maintain a drug-free workplace program, including pre-employment testing, random testing (minimum 5%), and participation in a BWC-approved program.
- OAC 4123:17-58 — Ohio Administrative Code governing the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) Program requirements, participation levels, and employer obligations.
- Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 — Federal law requiring certain federal contractors and grantees to maintain drug-free workplace policies.
- ORC 4123.54 — Workers' compensation provisions related to intoxication and drug/alcohol use as a defense to claims.
State Construction Contractors
Employers performing labor or supervision on public improvement projects in Ohio must be listed on the BWC State Construction Contractor list. This requires meeting Basic, Advanced, or Comparable SUPR program requirements.
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