Locating a SAP Program in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains strict drug and alcohol testing policies for all safety-sensitive employees. These policies are in place across all modes and covers employees mandated under the FAA, PHMSA, FRA, FMCSA and more. If an employee of any mode violates the regulations and wants to return to their job, they must complete a return-to-duty program with a DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). SAP Referral Services (SRS) helps employees find DOT-qualified SAPs quickly and easily. If you need a SAP program in Pennsylvania, or anywhere in the US, please read on.

Why Testing is in Place for Employees

DOT drug and alcohol testing policies are in place to ensure a safe workplace environment. In 1991 Congress enacted stricter drug and alcohol policies after several significant transportation accidents made it clear that regulations were necessary.

Some DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are responsible for the operation of modes of transportation, including buses, trains, and subways, to transport the general public. If these employees are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while performing their duties, they put the public, their coworkers, and themselves in danger.

The DOT Testing Process

DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees can expect to be tested during the hiring process, randomly throughout their employment, and can be singled out for testing if they display suspicious behavior.

If an employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test, they are removed from safety-sensitive duties and need to complete a return-to-duty process with a DOT-qualified SAP. Additionally, employees who refuse to participate in testing receive the same consequences as a failed test and must complete the return-to-duty process as well.

Looking for a SAP Program in Pennsylvania?

Every DOT mandated employer must provide their employees with a list of SAPs they can use for the return-to-duty process. However, because SAPs have to update their qualifications frequently to stay certified, employers’ lists aren’t guaranteed to contain only DOT-qualified SAPs. Should an employee complete their return-to-duty process with a SAP whose credentials expired, the responsibility falls on the employee to repeat the program. This wastes time and money for the employee and lengthens their time off work.

Fortunately, SAP Referral Services (SRS) helps employers and employees navigate the process every day. One of the main benefits of using SRS is that employees are guaranteed that the SAP they’re connected with is fully qualified at the time of the initial evaluation.

How SRS Helps Employees Find a SAP Quickly

Employees looking for a SAP program in Pennsylvania, or elsewhere across the country, can start the process quickly with SRS. Our FastTrack Enrollment allows employees quick access to qualified SAPs in their area, in just two easy steps.

SRS has helped over 25,000 employees in the return-to-duty process. Enroll today!

SAP Referral Services (SRS) is the leading facilitator for mandated substance abuse evaluations. SRS maintains an extensive network of qualified providers in more than 3,000 locations nationwide for testing violations that originate from any of the DOT’s modes including FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, USCG and PHMSA, or a company’s internal drug and alcohol testing policy.