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A means of measuring an employee\u2019s suitability for a particular job, esp. one in which the employee\u2019s performance may affect the health or safety of others. Some employers have preferred using impairment testing rather than random drug screening to assess the fitness of workers for employment in safety-conscious work environments (e.g., hospitals).<\/p>\n

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