According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), a safety-sensitive employee is anyone holding a professional position where they are responsible for his/her own safety or the safety of other people. After several significant accidents, Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Testing Act of 1991 requiring a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. This Act applies to all DOT […]
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) requires employees in safety-sensitive positions to adhere to its drug and alcohol testing regulations. The tests are critical because these employees are responsible for the safe transportation of the general public. To ensure the public’s well-being, testing is conducted on all safety-sensitive employees numerous times before and during employment. […]
If obtaining and keeping a safety-sensitive job with any of the modes overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) interests you, you have to follow the current work safety rules as well as the guidelines that pertain to the misuse of alcohol and drugs as described by the DOT. Not meeting DOT requirements for […]
Employees who work for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have a big responsibility for the overall safety of their workplace, co-workers, and even the general public. It is important to be aware of the requirements for submitting to drug and/or alcohol screening before hiring, after some types of accident on the job […]
FMCSA DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees must comply with federal regulations along with their company’s policies. Employers of DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are tasked with understanding the laws set by the DOT and then enforcing them. Post-accident drug testing is one requirement that all employers must enforce after a specific type of accident occurs. If the […]
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are required to adhere to drug and alcohol testing regulations. This policy protects the public’s safety when using public transportation in the United States. What happens when an employee fails a test or refuses to participate in a test? DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees must complete a return-to-duty process with a qualified […]
Safety regulations for the Department of Transportation (DOT) are stringent and include strict adherence to passing drug and alcohol screening. If you’ve failed or refused a pre-employment or random screening, or if you’ve been involved in an accident and didn’t pass your DOT drug or alcohol screening, you may be confused about your next step. […]
City buses, subways, light and commuter rails, as well as trolleys fall under the authority of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). To help maintain public safety, the FTA requires pre-employment, post-accident and random drug and alcohol testing for DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees working in local public transportation systems. As an employer of these safety-sensitive workers, […]
Refusing to take your DOT mandated drug and/or alcohol test is just as bad as failing. So instead of refusing, you take the gamble and keep your fingers crossed, hoping you will get lucky and pass. But you don’t. Your test results come back positive, and you immediately start assuming the worst. You are going […]
Drug testing is a regular part of the landscape if you work in a safety-sensitive industry. If you fail or refuse to take a DOT mandated drug and/or alcohol test, you will be removed from your safety-sensitive duties. Additionally, you may face additional penalties or lose your professional certification. Those who fail or refuse a […]
