Drug and alcohol use while on the job is taken very seriously, especially for DOT-mandated safety-sensitive FTA employees. The Federal Transit Administration requires that all employees refrain from drinking alcohol or taking any drugs while on the job. Therefore, all employees of mass transportation must adhere to the FTA’s Drug and Alcohol Regulations. If an […]
Choosing the right Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is always important. However, it’s even more critical when your job is on the line. For DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees who must complete a return-to-duty process to be eligible for return to work, their livelihood is at stake. If you’re required to see a DOT-qualified SAP after a […]
Employees in the transportation industry perform safety-sensitive tasks. Consequently, it is critical for them to remain drug and alcohol-free while on the job. If a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fails or refuses a drug and/or alcohol test, they need to begin a return-to-duty process led by a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). They must successfully complete […]
The Federal Railroad Administration’s mission is rail safety. Consequently, it requires drugs and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees. Their regulations require locomotive engineers, train dispatchers, trainmen, operators, conductors, utility employees, and locomotive hostlers/helpers to undergo drug testing numerous times during their career, including in the event of an accident. If you tested positive for drugs […]
Safety-sensitive employees hold jobs across all the DOT modes including: U.S Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration. Employers must communicate drug and alcohol policies and regulations to their employees and conduct testing. The goal of testing is to […]
Have you recently failed or refused to take a DOT-mandated drug and/or alcohol test? If so, you need to find a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and start the return-to-duty process. Federal law requires completion before you can be granted approval to resume your safety-sensitive duties. It is in your best interest to quickly find a […]
Employees performing safety-sensitive duties across all modes of the DOT must maintain a safe environment for themselves and the public. They’re obligated to follow their workplace rules as well as the DOT’s regulations regarding misuse of drugs and alcohol. Did you violate a drug and/or alcohol regulations by testing positive or refusing a test? Do […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive duties range from driving a truck or school or city bus, working the throttle of a train, steering an oil tanker, navigating an aircraft, or patrolling a pipeline. These critical jobs must be held by responsible, talented individuals. However, mistakes happen. Should a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fail a drug and/or alcohol […]
The DOT agencies include the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration and the United States Coast Guard. Each mode requires their safety-sensitive employees to follow industry specific regulations. Additionally, every agency’s requirements include drug and alcohol testing. Testing occurs pre-employment, randomly, […]
As a DOT-mandated safety-sensitive FAA employee you keep the skies safe by avoiding drugs and alcohol on the job. However, employees who violate the FAA’s drug and alcohol testing regulations by refusing to take a test, using alcohol while on-duty or pre-duty, or eight hours before an incident, will be immediately removed from their safety-sensitive […]
