Are You Required to See a Substance Abuse Professional but Don’t Know Where to Look?
If you have failed or refused to take a DOT-mandated drug and/or alcohol test, then the only way to return to your safety-sensitive duties is to see a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Federal law dictates that any industry or employer that falls under the DOT’s jurisdiction must follow a series of steps to protect federal […]
Who Can Perform A DOT SAP Evaluation?
If you work in a DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive position, you may be familiar with the DOT SAP evaluation process and what it can mean for your livelihood. Though, there’s more to a DOT SAP evaluation than you may think, as the process is aimed at truly understanding an employee’s substance abuse and recommending a treatment and/or […]
Medical Marijuana Laws For Safety-Sensitive Employees
If you’re a safety-sensitive employee, then you know the importance of keeping current with the DOT’s drug testing regulations. With the advent of medical marijuana laws, what do you need to know to keep yourself safe and avoid any possible legal issues? What is a Safety-Sensitive Employee? The general definition of a safety-sensitive employee is […]
How Can I Find a SAP Provider in Maryland?
Have you recently failed a drug and/or alcohol test and are now looking for a SAP provider in Maryland to help you get back to work? If you have a safety-sensitive DOT-mandated job, then it is extremely important that you stay drug and alcohol-free while in the workplace. There are many common jobs that fall […]
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Update: Reporting Test Refusals to the Clearinghouse
From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: “As established by 49 CFR 382.705, employers and medical review officers (MROs) are required to report violations of FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy in the FMCSA CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This includes reporting test refusals. “The lists below show the types of refusals that must be […]
How Long is the DOT SAP Program for My Employee?
Are you wondering what happens when your employee is enrolled in a SAP program and how long the DOT SAP program is? Are you unsure if your employee is abusing drugs and/or alcohol and want to know how to proceed? SRS is here to help guide you through the uncertainty. When Your Employee Becomes a […]
Drug Overdoses Skyrocket Due to Synthetic Opioids
Since March 2020, thousands of people have suffered from a shocking number of drug overdoses. Less access to treatment, mental health struggles, and the rising availability of lethal drugs has led to increased deaths due to drugs. Numbers that have never been seen before have been seen during the past nearly two years. Synthetic opioids […]
Staying Sober This Holiday Season
Are you concerned about the DOT drug testing rules when it comes to the holiday season? When you are a safety-sensitive employee, you must remain sober while on the job. It is not just your life but the lives of others that can be compromised if you give in to temptation to pick up a […]
Substance Abuse Evaluation: Why Would I Need One?
A substance abuse evaluation is the first step to the return-to-duty process for DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees after they fail a drug and/or alcohol test. The U.S. Department of Transport implemented the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act in 1991. The reason for this Act is to protect public safety from employees who work in safety-sensitive positions. […]
Where Can I Find a Substance Abuse Professional List for My Employees?
Are you looking for a Substance Abuse Professional list, or service agent, to help connect your employees with SAPs in your area? SRS understands that finding a SAP on your own can prove difficult, that’s why we do the work for you! Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace There are several inherent dangers associated with […]
