In 2018, the Farm Bill separated hemp from marijuana under the law, making CBD products with less than 0.3% THC legal. But if you’re a safety-sensitive employee under the Department of Transportation (DOT), using CBD isn’t as straightforward as one might think. **The Basics: Farm Bill and CBD** The Farm Bill made CBD products from…
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At MCC Drug and Alcohol Screening we get a variety of feedback and questions about the efficacy and reasons for random drug and alcohol testing. We thought it timely to share a few of our thoughts about it. At the end of the day, random drug and alcohol testing offers several benefits to employers. The…
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Waiting on the federal government is no small feat, but here at MCC Drug and Alcohol we are pretty darn excited about what’s in process for collecting samples with regard to new hires, random testing, post-accident, return to work, and much more. Potentially simplifying the fluid collection process means an easier experience for employees and…
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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…
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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…
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Welcome to the New Year! The team at MCC is thankful to the companies that we serve, for their continued partnership. 2020 was challenging for us all, yet there was still beauty to be found in even the toughest situations. FMCSA Clearinghouse The FMCSA Clearinghouse has been running for…
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4th Quarter Crunch Time For Random Testing In Colorado October means beautiful fall colors, but it also marks the beginning of 4th quarter for business. For drug and alcohol compliance, now is the time to make sure you are on track to meet your annual random testing requirements. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates a…
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Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific requirements for those supervisors who have been designated to supervise Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. Section 49 CFR 382.603 requires that all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse, and an additional 60 minutes of training on…
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At MCC we use Lifeloc Technologies as our trusted source for DOT approved breath alcohol testing devices. We feel it is important to proactively inform you about the safety of our devices. One of the reasons we have chosen Lifeloc Technologies, is because they are a global leader in the industry. Lifeloc understands the…
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The current COVID-19 epidemic is colliding with our countries opioid epidemic in powerful ways. Because of the negative impact opioids have on lung and heart health, people who use opioids at high levels may be more susceptible to COVID-19, or the illness may be more severe. The pandemic also presents another challenges, such as treatment…
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