Looking for a SAP Provider in Virginia?

Have you recently failed a drug and/or alcohol test and are looking for a SAP provider in Virginia, or anywhere nationwide, to help you through the SAP process?

The Department of Transportation (DOT) defines safety-sensitive employees as those working in jobs in which they are responsible for their own safety or the safety of others. This definition covers a multitude of different positions in the following modes: aviation, maritime, pipelines, railroads, and transit. Positions can include: train conductor, pilot, ship captain, or truck driver.

Find a SAP Provider in Virginia to Start the SAP Process

DOT mandated, safety-sensitive employees are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and failure to take a test is considered to be a failed test. There are six instances where safety-sensitive employees can be subject to testing:

  • Pre-employment
  • Reasonable suspicion
  • At random
  • Return-to-duty following a positive drug or alcohol test
  • Follow-up tests, to be conducted for a period of time determined by your SAP
  • After some accidents

If an employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test they will be immediately removed from their safety-sensitive duties and will be instructed to complete the SAP process in order to return to any safety-sensitive position.

When an employee starts the SAP process they have to first locate a SAP in their area. Next, they receive an evaluation, are given a treatment and/or educational plan, and once they have shown to comply with the outlined protocol, they are evaluated once more. If they have shown compliance they can be referred to submit to a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test.

A Qualified SAP Provider in Virginia is Available!

If an employee uses a SAP list to locate a SAP provider in Virginia, or anywhere nationwide, they have to be certain that the SAPs qualifications are up-to-date. If they complete the SAP process with a SAP whose qualifications have lapsed, they may have to repeat the process.

Finding a SAP shouldn’t be so hard and SRS can help. SRS’ affiliate network is comprised of clinical specialists in over 3,000 locations nationwide and have assisted nearly 20,000 employees in the return-to-duty process. Get in touch today to find a SAP in your area.