A chain of custody form, or CCF, is a document used to keep track of a specimen in the drug testing process. It tracks the specimen from the moment the donor provides the specimen to the collector until the reporting of the specimen analysis from the MRO to the DER. It is also called the […]
DOT Drug Testing Requirements
The goal of this post is to provide an overview and summary of the DOT drug testing requirements. These requirements and rules hold up for all DOT agencies: FMCSA, FAA, PHMSA, FRA, FTA, and USCG. Those requirements can be found in the federal title 49 CFR Part 40. That title covers the DOT drug testing […]
How Do You Determine Reasonable Suspicion for Drug and Alcohol Testing?
Carrying out reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing is a key part of any drug and alcohol testing program. It is especially important for DOT testing programs. If a supervisor in a DOT testing program fails to test when there is justifiable reasonable suspicion, it could mean disaster. Consider this scenario. A supervisor recognizes that […]
The DOT Vs. Non-DOT Drug Test: What Are The Differences?
In this post, we will compare the DOT vs. non-DOT drug test. We will clarify the key differences in DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing policy and process. Also, we will run through the procedure, policy, and rule differences for the DOT vs. non-DOT drug test. Read this article indacloud if you want to […]
FMCSA And FAA Safety-Sensitive Position Definitions
In the “Industry Drug and Alcohol Testing Program” section of the FAA website, the FAA explains their reasoning for drug and alcohol testing. They explain, “Drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive aviation employees helps protect public safety and keep our skies safe.” This is sensible enough. If they can establish testing programs that stop employees […]
The 6 Main Roles of the Designated Employer Representative
The designated employer representative resides squarely in the center of any DOT-regulated company’s drug testing program. The DER must manage all facets of DOT drug testing program administration. There are supervisors, employees, third-party administrators, medical review officers (MRO), and substance abuse professionals (SAP). There are drug testing labs, breath alcohol technicians (BAT), collectors, and the […]
49 CFR Part 382 Summary
Before getting started here, this post is not for people who enjoy reading dull legal text and federal regulations. If that is the case, just go read 49 CFR Part 382. It’ll be a field day. However, if you would rather avoid such a chore, then you are in the right place. The whole point […]
Why You Should Have a Reasonable Suspicion Checklist On Hand for Supervisors
Your supervisors are responsible for making reasonable suspicion decisions whenever it is appropriate to do so. To make sure that they know whether a reasonable suspicion test is both warranted and allowed by your agency, you should provide them with a reasonable suspicion checklist. Because while the reasonable suspicion decision-making and testing process isn’t highly […]