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Yes! Drug testing works!
Can Your Business afford not to Drug Test? Pre-employment and random drug testing for employees can be time consuming. However, when deciding to test or not, one must consider the cost of workplace substance abuse that affects companies’ liability to the tune of billions of dollars annually. All industries can be affected by substance…
Read More3rd Quarter Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training Class
Join our 3rd quarter Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training course! When: Thursday August 18th from 9am to 11am What is Reasonable Suspicion? Reasonable suspicion is described as a set of circumstances that give you reason to conduct a “fitness for duty” assessment of an employee based on objective observations. Reasonable suspicion training is a requirement for…
Read MoreFentanyl use increases
IS YOUR COMPANY DRUG TESTING FOR FENTANYL? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. There are also fentanyl analogs, such as acetyl fentanyl, furanylfentanyl, and alfentanil, which are like fentanyl in chemical structure. Fentanyl and its analogs are a major contributor to fatal and…
Read MoreWhat constitutes a valid prescription?
What constitutes a valid prescription? A valid prescription is an order for drugs or medical supplies, written and signed and then transmitted by telephone, fax or other means of communication with a pharmacist. The licensed physician or practitioner must be authorized by law to prescribe and administer such drugs or medical supplies. The prescription must…
Read MoreDrug Take Back 2022
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe and responsible method for disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. This year’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can take Unused prescription drugs…
Read MoreFirst Quarter Random Drug and Alcohol Compliance
A reminder to complete DOT required quarterly random employee drug and alcohol screening for 1st quarter of 2022 It is the responsibility of the employer to provide random testing for all DOT (Department of Transportation) employees. CDL drivers must be randomly tested throughout the year. An employer who employs only himself/herself as a driver, who…
Read MoreAre you ready for a DOT audit?
Electronic Audit Checklist for DOT Companies What is a DOT alcohol and drug testing audit? The DOT audit or review regulates a company’s random alcohol and drug testing procedures and compliance. Records that would be required by the auditor would be: Pre-employment screening before hiring date After an accident When there is reasonable suspicion…
Read MoreWhat is an MRO?
What is an MRO, and what role do they play in a drug screen? MRO is an acronym for Medical Review Officer. An MRO acts as an independent impartial evaluator and advocate for the accuracy and integrity of the drug testing process He or she is a licensed physician who is responsible for reviewing laboratory…
Read MoreHappy New Year!!! ????????
We are so grateful for not only your continued partnership, but for your friendship, and we look forward to finding new ways to add value to your business in the new year! Review the requirements below for DOT record keeping. You can view the full document by visiting this link. FMCSA Requirements 1 Year: Negative…
Read MoreFMCSA Clearinghouse Annual Limited Queries
As 2021 nears the its end, now is the time companies should confirm that they have completed their annual limited queries in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A limited query determines if an individual driver’s Clearinghouse record has had any reported items that could prevent the driver from performing their safety sensitive duties, due to an unresolved…
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