When a DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test they will have to schedule a face-to-face evaluation with a Substance Abuse Professional, and complete the SAP process, in order to return to a safety-sensitive position. Upon failure of the drug and/or alcohol test the employee is immediately removed from their safety-sensitive functions. Most […]
If you can’t find a SAP program in California, you’ve come to the right place. With the help of SAP Referral Services, you can typically be scheduled with a SAP in your area within 72 business hours of enrollment in our FastTrack Enrollment Program. If you are a Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated, safety-sensitive employee […]
A Substance Abuse Professional Service Agent is a company that assists employers and safety-sensitive employees during the SAP process. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, all companies that employ safety-sensitive employees are required to perform drug and/or alcohol tests upon pre-employment, randomly, after some accidents and for reasonable suspicion. When a safety-sensitive employee […]
When a DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test they must be referred to a SAP provider and begin the SAP process. It is not until they successfully comply with the provisions laid out by their SAP that they can be evaluated for consideration of return to their safety-sensitive role. Every new employee […]
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation defines a qualified DOT SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) as a person who professionally evaluates safety-sensitive employees who have violated a DOT drug and/or alcohol regulation. Upon evaluation they make recommendations regarding education and/or treatment, follow-up testing and aftercare. What is the Role of a Qualified DOT SAP? A […]
The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) deems some modes of work as safety-sensitive. If an employee is, for example, driving a tractor trailer, operating a ferry or train, an aeronautical technician, or working with a pipeline company, then they may be subject to DOT-mandated drug and/or alcohol testing. Developing and implementing DOT workplace drug and […]
A SAP provider is someone who evaluates, and provides an outline for treatment and/or education for, safety-sensitive employees who have failed a drug and/or alcohol test. It is only the SAP provider who can determine that an employee has complied with the recommended treatment and/or education, thus deeming the employee fit for a return to […]
If you have failed a drug and/or alcohol test, it does not necessarily mean the end of your career as a safety-sensitive employee mandated under the Department of Transportation (DOT). If the test was taken at the onset of employment, and the hiring was contingent upon the passing of a drug and/or alcohol screening, the […]
A DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employee, or applicant, will either be given a substance abuse professional list or be referred to a service agent if they fail a drug and/or alcohol test. If an employee is given a substance abuse professional list by their employer it is up to the employee or applicant to find a substance […]
Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated, safety-sensitive employees are required to take drug and/or alcohol tests under specific conditions. These may occur when the employee is involved in certain accidents or when the employer has reasonable grounds for suspicion. Those applying for a safety-sensitive, DOT mandated position must also take a drug and/or alcohol test upon […]
