All of the following are reasons to conduct drug testing EXCEPT for ________.
A) minimizing workplace hazards
B) maintaining compliance with government regulation
C) determining the level of psychomotor ability of an applicant
D) maintaining lower health and disability insurance premiums

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C)There are a variety of reasons for choosing to test applicants for drug use.Primarily,the use of illegal drugs,which impairs judgment and psychomotor coordination,may create workplace hazards.Pre-empting drug-related accidents through systematic drug testing may reduce the cost to provide employees with disability insurance.In addition,health care claims may be higher for drug users than for those who do not use illegal substances.Ultimately,employers bear the cost of higher health insurance premiums.Finally,wherever called for by industry standards or government regulation,drug testing helps companies to maintain compliance.

All of the Following Are Reasons to Conduct Drug Testing