What Does the DOT Clearinghouse Mean for My Business? - Health Street The DOT Clearinghouse is the new, secure, online database used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It is intended to eventually replace the ad-hoc and manual procedures that FMCSA-regulated employers currently follow when confirming that their drivers are free of any past drug or alcohol program violations.
Work From Home Impact on Drug Use - Health Street The rise in remote work due to COVID-19 has impacted both drug use and drug testing. One study shows a 55% rise in alcohol consumption since work-from-home rose sharply due to widespread shutdowns. Work-from-home staff are facing a changed drug testing landscape. Here's what employers and employees should know about employment drug testing in a world of increased remote employment.
DOT Drug Testing 101 - Health Street Here's a quick and dirty introduction for anyone wondering what a DOT drug test is.
Cocaine Use Found at NJ Nuclear Power Plant - Health Street Federal drug testing was used to bust a supervisor of a nuclear power plant in NJ for using cocaine. 205 other employees were busted in a recent year for marijuana, cocaine, or alcohol.
How Breathalyzers Work | Health Street Last night, I administered a breathalyzer alcohol test on a pilot whose flight was about to take off.
DOT Drug Testing and Metro North Derailment | Health Street Tragedies like the Metro North derailment in the Bronx require seasoned 24x7x365 mobile DOT drug and alcohol technicians.
DOT Drug Test for Merchant Marines or US Coast Guard | Health Street The US Coast Guard is meticulous when it comes to their drug testing requirements. If you are applying for a Merchant Mariner's license, Captain's License, or some other duty covered by USCG regulations, then you need to get a USCG Merchant Marines Drug Test. However, it's not just any test, and you can't just go to any clinic or lab.
