Drug and alcohol testing is a reality for all safety-sensitive DOT mandated employees. Beginning with pre-employment through periodic, random testing, the goal is to ensure that these employees are drug and alcohol free. Unfortunately, there are occasions when someone is not adhering to the rules. In that case, that employee will be required to meet […]
Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated employees who are in safety-sensitive positions are required to submit to regular testing for alcohol and drug abuse. Failing a test, or refusing to submit to the testing, will result in the employee being removed from their safety-sensitive position. They must then successfully comply with the DOT SAP process. Just […]
All employers of Department of Transportation mandated employees in safety-sensitive positions are required to comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. Any employees who fail a test, or refuse to take a test, must be immediately removed from their safety-sensitive functions and referred to a program with a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). As […]
DOT-mandated employees are trusted to safely transport millions of people daily. To ensure that trust, in 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act was implemented. This Act established regulations prohibiting the use of alcohol and drugs by DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is the agency responsible for dictating the rules for individuals […]
Substance abuse can be a problem in any workplace, but if the issues arise within a safety-sensitive industry, there can be heavier implications. The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drug and alcohol testing for all safety-sensitive DOT mandated employees. As an employer it is important to know if you are affected by these regulations. Additionally, […]
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drug and alcohol testing to ensure public safety and attempt to reduce drug or alcohol related accidents. If you are a safety-sensitive DOT mandated employee who has failed or refused a drug and/or alcohol test, you will need a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While this is an unfortunate circumstance, completing […]
Safety-sensitive DOT mandated employees will be asked to take a drug and/or alcohol test during their employment or pre-employment. This is to ensure that employees are drug and alcohol free, which is a requirement when working in a DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive position. Some employees may wonder if they should refuse a DOT drug test. The answer […]
Medical marijuana laws have been adopted in more than half of all U.S. states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. This is a trend that’s expected to continue throughout the country. Right now, medical marijuana users in these states have protection from criminal prosecution when using marijuana for an approved medical purpose. Additionally, […]
Drug testing has become a necessary part of our world and is especially important regarding DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees. These regulations help protect fellow employees as well as the general public. If there is reason to believe the employee has altered their submission there will be extra measures taken during collection to ensure the legitimacy of […]
Workplace accident protocols for those working within the FMCSA and FTA modes have strict regulations. If you are a DOT-mandated employee within one of those modes it is important you understand the requirements surrounding post-accident drug and/or alcohol testing. When Post-Accident Drug Testing Is Required Not every accident occurring at work requires post-accident drug and/or […]
