In our post DRS – Alcohol – And Heavy Maintenance Facilities (Part 1) we took a look at the comments readers left regarding the reported bars Wings and Rotors at DRS Elizabeth City.  In Part 2 we look at industry standards.

One comment from the post caught our attention more than others:

A drink after work is one thing, getting sh@tty drunk on almost a nightly basis and driving home is a whole other story!! And no, one did not have to partake in the activities to know it was going on! Everyone knew & it was reported but every time corporate came down to investigate it, amazingly the “bar” was cleaned out!

That’s an incredible comment if true.  It would lend itself to DRS Corporate in NJ knowing little about the issue.  Here’s a brief look at what OSHA has to say on this topic.

OSHA recognizes that impairment by drug or alcohol use can constitute an avoidable workplace hazard and that drug-free workplace programs can help improve worker safety and health and add value to American businesses. OSHA strongly supports comprehensive drug-free workforce programs, especially within certain workplace environments, such as those involving safety-sensitive duties like operating machinery.

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires some Federal contractors and all Federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a precondition of receiving a contract or grant from a Federal agency. The Drug-Free Workplace  Act of 1988 section of the Drug-Free Workplace Advisor provides in-depth information about the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, including its requirements and penalties. It also allows users to determine coverage under the Act.