Q3. Random Testing Selection Period: A driver that was selected in the first quarter but was tested on April 4. Is the motor carrier in violation for not testing the driver in the selection period they were selected, since the first quarter selection runs from January 1 to March 31? Also, does this random test [...]
Question 1: If a driver refuses to sign a statement certifying that he or she has received a copy of the educational materials required in §382.601 from their employer, will the employee be in violation of §382.601? May the driver’s supervisor sign the certificate of receipt indicating that the employee refused to sign? Guidance: The [...]
Lollapalooza and other music festivals are up and running again all across the country. For many Chicagoans, this is the highlight of their summer. To attend Lolla, you will need proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours before the start of the festival. Read the Lollapalooza requirements here. [...]
If you have insurance the covers your testing, by all means use it. But if you are responsible for the cost yourself, either because: You have a high deductible, You do not have insurance, Or maybe you don't have a doctor to order the tests for you, then you really out to consider InOut Labs [...]
Of carriers audited by the DOT, only 7% pass without a violation. And those that don’t pass have an average of seven violations. Fines are usually “per violation,” which can mean a fine for each driver out of compliance. It adds up fast. DOT Regs and Challenges Since its founding in 1966, the U.S. Department [...]
Drug testing detects the presence of drugs and drug metabolites using cutoff levels to determine whether a specimen tests positive or negative for the use of a specific drug. A cutoff level is a threshold. If the concentration of a drug is above the cutoff, it is a positive result. If it is below, it [...]
The CDC recommends serial testing when performing rapid antigen tests for COVID-19. Because there may be a delay between the time a person is exposed to the virus and the time that virus can be detected by testing, early testing after exposure at a single time point may miss many infections. Testing that is repeated [...]
https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/94828-power-system-safety-company-implements-covid-testing-kits-for-prompt-results-to-help-continue-operations-with-less-disruption When RESA Power, based in Houston, first starting sending staff to local COVID-19 testing centers, results were slow and were causing disruptions to business continuity. RESA Power's employees are considered essential, responsible for electrical testing and maintenance at any facility that needs power. Valer Banushi, health and safety director reporting directly to RESA CEO Monte [...]
A strong drug and alcohol testing program delivers a win-win for businesses and their employees – boosting safety and morale while lowering healthcare and workers’ compensation costs. All companies can gain benefits from a testing program – whether pre-screening job candidates or periodically checking long-term employees’ wellbeing. Creating a workplace policy establishes clear guidelines for [...]
Remaining Compliant Through COVID-19 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an Enforcement Notice, extending the waiver of random drug and alcohol testing for certain interstate transportation employers involved in the Coronavirus response through Feb.28, 2021. The notice, released on Dec. 15, is part of the agency’s first-ever national Emergency Declaration, in response to [...]
