SAP Program in California for FTA Mandated Employees
Public transit operators are responsible for the safe travel of hundreds, if not thousands, of people each day. Whether you drive a bus or operate a subway or train, it is important to know that operating any mode of public transportation while you are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is prohibited. In fact, […]
When an FAA Employee Needs a SAP Program
The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) require mandated safety-sensitive employees to adhere to drug and alcohol testing. Testing is for the well being of the public, and in the case of the FAA, to keep our skies safe. If an FAA employee flies a plane under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, […]
A Failed DOT Drug Test is Not the End of Your Career
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are held to very high standards. Their duties can affect the safety of the public whenever they operate a vehicle, heavy machinery, train, bus or airplane. Therefore, strict guidelines are in place to ensure that the vehicles are always operated correctly. Should someone operate one incorrectly, or if an accident were […]
Reasonable Suspicion Supervisory Training for Your Organization
SAP Referral Services (SRS) offers several services aimed at helping organizations who have DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees on staff. Some of our services include evaluations such as DOT, and Non-Regulated/Company compliant substance abuse evaluations, DWI/DUI compliant substance abuse evaluations, psychological evaluations, and fitness-for-duty evaluations. Additionally, SRS offers critical incident stress management for employees, compliance reporting, […]
SAP Provider in Maryland Explains the Return to Duty Process
The Department of Transportation (DOT) qualifies safety-sensitive employees as those that are responsible for the safety of themselves as well as the safety of other people. All DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing. Refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test is considered equivalent to a violation. If an […]
Random Drug Testing and the DOT SAP Process
Drug and alcohol testing regulations have been in place since 1993 after the Department of Transportation (DOT) recognized that the actions of their safety-sensitive employees can put the general public at significant risk. As part of these regulations, random drug and alcohol testing is a reality for DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees. Depending on the sector, […]
SAP Program in Virginia for FRA Employees
The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains strict regulations for the safety-sensitive employees working in any of their modes, including those working for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Within the FRA, safety-sensitive employees are “those who perform service covered under the hours of service laws (covered service).” As these employees work on and around the trains, […]
When Your Driver Needs a Substance Abuse Professional
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all safety-sensitive employees working within their modes to adhere to drug and alcohol testing rules. Consequently, these testing rules apply to safety-sensitive employees of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The mission is to minimize the number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks. Testing for […]
Guidance After a Substance Abuse Evaluation
A DOT (Department of Transportation) mandated employee in a safety-sensitive position undergoes drug and/or alcohol testing several times throughout their career. Testing regulations apply to safety-sensitive employees including those who work on pipelines, drive trucks or buses, operate ferries or trains, and fly or work on airplanes. These vital workers are responsible for providing a […]
SAP Provider in Colorado for FAA Employees
The FAA holds to a zero-tolerance policy for employee drug and alcohol abuse. Since aviation employees are safety-sensitive they must submit to drug and alcohol testing. Testing occurs pre-employment as well as randomly or as the result of reasonable suspicion during employment. If an FAA employee fails or refuses to take a drug and/or alcohol […]
