As a result, there are a significant number of pitfalls for employers wishing to institute
drug and alcohol testing in their workplaces.
As a result of this balancing act, there are a number of decisions which offer guidelines for employers with respect to the implementation
of drug and alcohol testing policies.
All safety - sensitive employees should understand when federal regulations
require drug and alcohol testing to be performed and how testing is administered at each step in the process.
There are currently no federal labour rules
about drug and alcohol testing outside the military and successive governments from the late 1980s have stayed away from the issue.
Drug and alcohol policies should be accompanied by clear policies respecting the collection, use, and disclosure of employee personal information
concerning drug and alcohol testing.
The creation and maintenance of a
compliant drug and alcohol testing policy is essential for employers hoping to maintain a safe and productive workplace in addition to protecting themselves against costly litigation.
More recently, privacy legislation and health and safety legislation are proving to be emerging contexts within
which drug and alcohol testing must be considered.
An
excellent drug and alcohol testing program starts with a collection site that fully meets all requirements for the safety, privacy, security and integrity of the testing site and the testing process.
Not only is Connie an active member of DATIA (
Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association), SAPAA, BBB, WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council), but she also supports numerous Chambers of Commerce throughout Texas.
All tests conducted using N's services before September 1, and through November 30, are valid for all purposes under
DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations, assuming they meet all other regulatory requirements.
(b) You may combine employees from more than one employer or one transportation industry in a random pool if permitted by all the DOT agency
drug and alcohol testing regulations involved.
§ 40.291 What is the role of the SAP in the evaluation, referral, and treatment process of an employee who has violated DOT
agency drug and alcohol testing regulations?
Second, DATIA's current activities and outreach efforts with the business community and federal government to expand the market for workplace
drug and alcohol testing services produces growth and increased opportunities for your organization and the industry.
Provides expert advice and recommendations on policy matters to the Secretary of Transportation on
drug and alcohol testing issues at the national and international level.
(e) If requested by a Federal, state or local safety agency with regulatory authority over you or the employee, you must provide
drug and alcohol test records concerning the employee.
These include safety regulations, such as
drug and alcohol testing requirements; insurance requirements; taxes and fees; and other applicable laws and regulations, including those administered by the United States Customs Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Department of Labor, and Federal and State environmental agencies.
In addition to random testing, truck and bus companies are further required to
perform drug and alcohol testing on new hires, drivers involved in significant crashes, and whenever a supervisor suspects a driver of using drugs or alcohol while at work.
The credential is awarded by CCDAPP, an independent nonprofit corporation dedicated to enhancing the quality and level of professional knowledge of individuals
providing drug and alcohol testing program services to the public.
The Alberta Court of Appeal upheld a judge's decision to grant an injunction preventing Suncor Energy Inc. from implementing random
drug and alcohol testing at... More
The HireSafe Truck Driver Background Check Program includes criminal background screening, Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated random
drug and alcohol testing as well as physical examinations.
March 7, 2018 Suncor's
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Remains on Hold — Court of Appeal Upholds Injunction Decision In a recent decision, 2018 ABCA 75, the Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Alberta Court...
(a) To protect the public interest, including protecting transportation employers and employees from serious noncompliance with DOT
drug and alcohol testing rules, the Department's policy is to ensure that employers conduct business only with responsible service agents.
However, if your policy clearly states that you require
Post-Accident drug and alcohol testing for any accident or incident, you would conduct the testing using a Non-Federal custody and control form and a Non-Federal alcohol testing form.
It seems to me that because everyone will have a chance of being tested, over time, any stigma attached to compelling an employee to attend a location
where drug and alcohol testing takes place will be quickly eliminated.
At 11 a.m., as the NYC Council continues discussing ways to increase construction safety, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Empire State Chapter and dozens of construction workers will hold a press conference urging a bill
mandating drug and alcohol testing on all construction sites, City Hall steps, Manhattan.