Testing Positive on A Follow-Up Drug and/or Alcohol Test: DOT Drug Testing Rules
If you’re familiar with the DOT drug testing rules, you’ll know that the return to duty process occurs when a DOT regulated, safety-sensitive employee fails a drug and/or alcohol test. It begins with the employee being removed from their safety-sensitive duties, finding a SAP in their area, undergoing an initial evaluation, receiving recommendations for treatment […]
Employer Benefits to Partnering with SAP Referral Services
Are you looking for a SAP referral for your employees? Drug and/or alcohol testing for federally-mandated employees occurs during pre-employment, at random, after certain accidents, for reasonable suspicion, as a part of the return-to-duty process, and during follow-up testing specified by their SAP. These regulations were set out by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act […]
How Does the FMCSA Clearinghouse Affect My Employment?
On January 6, 2020, the FMCSA launched the FMCSA Clearinghouse, an online database where CDL motorists’ drug and alcohol testing violations and return-to-duty information is stored and searched. The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a highly secured online database that gives employers, employees, and other authorized users access to real-time information about drug and alcohol program violations […]
My Employee Might Be Under the Influence. Can I Require Reasonable Suspicion Testing?
The Department of Transportation has strict drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure workplaces stay safe for everyone. However, employers need to be alert for potential workplace drug or alcohol misuse outside of mandated testing times. The DOT guidelines allow employers to conduct reasonable suspicion testing, and in fact encourage it, if there is reasonable […]
Tired of Looking for a “Qualified SAP Near Me?”
Are you a DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employee who has failed an alcohol or drug test? The first thing you need to do is search for “SAP near me” to begin the return-to-duty process. However, scheduling an appointment with a SAP can be arduous and you might end up having to call several providers, wait on returned […]
What Happens if I Refuse a DOT Drug Test?
Federally-regulated employees are required to submit to alcohol and/or drug testing as mandated by the DOT. If you refuse a DOT drug test or alcohol test, you will not be able to perform your safety-sensitive duties because refusing a test is equal to failing. You can only return to work after seeing a qualified SAP […]
What are the FAA Alcohol Testing Regulations?
Are you curious about the FAA alcohol testing regulations? The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act requires DOT Agencies to implement drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees. This act applies to all federally-regulated employees, including those operating under the FAA. The drug or alcohol tests can be conducted during pre-employment, randomly throughout employment, if […]
SAP Professional? Get More Referrals With SRS
Are you looking to get more substance abuse referrals to your practice? Are you considering becoming a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)? A SAP clinician specializes in evaluations for employees who recently violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations. Substance Abuse Professionals make suggestions and advise employers and employees on matters regarding drug and alcohol education, types […]
Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations
“Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver’s previous drug and alcohol program violations, as established by 49 CFR 391.23(e). “Employers of CDL drivers are required to conduct background investigations before hiring a driver. This process includes determining if the driver has violated the drug and […]
What is a 5-Panel Drug Test and How Will it Affect My Job?
If you are considered a DOT safety-sensitive employee, then you are required to be alcohol and drug free in the workplace. DOT enforces this rule by mandating drug and alcohol testing at random and regular intervals to ensure everyone remains safe and drug-free. If you are told that you need to take a DOT-mandated drug […]
