We discuss drug and alcohol history, 219 prohibitions, employer responsive action, certified employee implications, driving records, and fitness requirements.
We explore the complexities of drug and alcohol testing in the transportation industry. We focus on understanding the intricacies of marijuana state laws and their impact on testing policies for both DOT and non-DOT employers. Perfect for HR and safety professionals seeking clarity and strategies to maintain compliance.
Holly Rainwater discusses how previous positive rates, reasonable cause testing, volunteering referrals, negative dilutes, random testing and other data can be leveraged to create a drug and alcohol testing strategy in the new year.
View our webinar for an in-depth discussion on creating and updating a 219 plan tailored for the rail industry. Discover key considerations, regulatory insights, and Spark TS’s innovative solutions for drug and alcohol testing compliance. Perfect for railroads aiming to navigate FRA regulations effectively.
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Refusals for DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing
The DOT regulations are clear when it comes to refusals, but understanding them thoroughly is essential. Our webinar provided an overview of these regulations and shed light on the various determinations made by MROs, BATs, and STTs and when it is the employers responsibility.
This webinar provides an overview of the refresher training requirements in 49 CFR Part 243, including:
-Which topics require refresher training?
-What is the refresher training timeframe?
-What topics should be covered in refresher training?
We were thrilled to have Cory Johnson from the Federal Railroad Administration share his valuable insights with us.
We were honored to have distinguished guest speaker Patrice Kelly, JD, Senior Policy Executive Advisor from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) share her expert insights on oral fluid testing. She is a leading authority in the field and a key contributor to the development of the new Part 40 regulations.
Lance Hawks, Human Performance Specialist – Safety Partnerships Division at the FRA and Katie Inouye, CEO of Spark TS expertly discussed railroad and contractor/oversight for roadway worker safety.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has strongly cautioned truck drivers and other safety-sensitive employees subject to federal drug testing about the use of CBD oil and other “cannabidiol” products. In this webinar, we will cover what this means for DOT employers.
Holly Rainwater, VP of Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs will provide an overview of how to use the FMCSA Clearinghouse and why it is important for railroads and contractors to know about these requirements.
Do you have questions about implementing the new recent changes for Mechanical employees in 49 CFR Part 219? During this webinar, Holly Rainwater, Vice-President of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Spark TS, will review the new requirements and answer participants' questions.
The 243 implementation deadline is passed, now what? In this webinar we will:
1. Review the requirements and best practices for designated (grandfathering in) existing employees
2. Review the requirements for designated instructors
3. Provide an overview of how Rail Tasker seamlessly handles these requirements
-Identify the requirements for initial training programs & oversight (FRA)
-Get your questions answered from Rob Castiglione, FRA (FRA)
-Receive a step-by-step process to implement the initial training program requirements (Spark TS)
About Spark TS
Spark TS is a leader in offering safety and compliance software and services solutions for the railroad and transportation industries. Spark TS set the standards for the CFR Part 243 Training Rule implementation with Rail Tasker™, a railroad mobile application for building safer work environments including operations testing, safety alert briefings, training, and drug and alcohol program management.
ST. PAUL, MN, USA, March 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spark TS, a transportation SaaS safety, compliance and drug & alcohol testing company, announces its participation at the upcoming American ...
Effective immediately, FMCSA no longer accepts requests to convert a DOT drug test to a non-DOT test. However, if a violation has been incorrectly reported to the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol ...
ST. PAUL, MN, USA, March 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spark TS, a transportation SaaS safety, compliance and drug & alcohol testing company, announces a new partnership with Rio Grande Pacific ...
In my nearly 20 years working of in the area of DOT drug and alcohol testing compliance as a DER, Collection Manager, SAP, and TPA, I have learned we are only as strong as are weakest collector. As a ...
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