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, they need to be alert. An employee under the influence of drugs or alcohol may misuse a machine and hurt themselves. Additionally, they pose a danger to people nearby or could make a mistake endangering future passengers. The FRA’s responsibility is to monitor employees to ensure they are of a sober state of mind at work. The FRA reserves the right to remove a regulated employees from safety-sensitive duty:
- Who show signs of intoxication at work
- Whose former employer reported a history of drug and/or alcohol use at work
- That previously admitted to being intoxicated at work
An employee that violates the drug and/or alcohol policy, or refuses to submit to testing, must complete a return-to-duty SAP program before they can return to their safety-sensitive duties. At SRS (SAP Referral Services) we help in the return-to-duty process for anyone that needs a SAP program in Virginia or elsewhere across the U.S.
FRA Safety-Sensitive Employees and SAP Evaluators
The return-to-duty process involves a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). This qualified individual evaluates employees who violate a DOT drug and/or alcohol regulation. They provide recommendations including possible treatment programs, educational courses, follow-up testing and aftercare. The SAP is responsible for protecting the public’s safety by properly evaluating and then deciding if the employee is fit to be considered for return to safety-sensitive work. SAPs must continuously update their credentials to remain DOT qualified and eligible to guide a safety-sensitive employee through their return-to-duty process.
Are You an FTA Employees Who Needs a SAP Program in Virginia?
As a safety-sensitive employee who needs to complete a return-to-duty process, it’s essential you work with a qualified SAP. If an employee completes their return-to-duty process with a SAP who is not DOT qualified, they may have to repeat the entire process. This can be a costly mistake, delaying your return to work and causing you to pay for another return-to-duty process with a qualified SAP.
SAP Referral Services (SRS) has assisted over 25,000 employees in the return-to-duty process. When you partner with SRS, you’re guaranteed to be connected with a SAP who is DOT qualified at the time of your initial contact. Our network includes thousands of qualified SAPs across the country so we can help those in Virginia and beyond.
Discover our FastTrack Enrollment. Individuals can enroll in two easy steps and typically are connected to a SAP in their area within 72 business hours.
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.