For Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), drug and alcohol testing doesn’t always follow a clean checklist. Real-world scenarios can be messy. Rules can overlap. And decisions made in a split ...
For Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), drug and alcohol testing doesn’t always follow a clean checklist. Real-world scenarios can be messy. Rules can overlap. And decisions made in a split ...
In Part 2 of our DER series, we break down the exact steps—and common errors in audits—across both alcohol and urine drug testing procedures. If your clinic or collection site hasn’t revisited your ...
Being named a Designated Employer Representative (DER) isn’t just a title—it’s a critical responsibility. For railroads and other Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated organizations, the DER ...
Key DOT Compliance Trends: What Transportation Businesses Need to Know The landscape of compliance is continually evolving, and being aware of the latest trends can help your business remain ...
At Spark TS, we pride ourselves on offering a suite of leading-edge tools and services designed to streamline and enhance your compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Our products are crafted ...
For small to midsize businesses, understanding the labyrinth of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations is as critical as it is challenging. These rules can seem like roadblocks, ...
When was the last time you discussed the root causes behind railroad incidents? Stick with me here… many of you who know me, know that I am passionate about what I do, the people I work with, and the ...
FTA Drug and Alcohol Program Management It's a piece of cake being a Drug and Alcohol Program Manager (DAPM) or Designated Employer Representative (DER) for Transit, right? Wrong. Ensuring compliance ...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a good job providing collection agents with information on maintaining the integrity of a collection event. As a DOT employer, how good of a job have ...
It's been almost a year since 49 CFR Part 243 has gone into effect for contractors and short line railroads. And for many, there is already a need to update your FRA 243 submissions, which just got ...
On February 2, 2022, FRA published a Final Rule updating 49 CFR Part 219 to include Mechanical Employees. This post provides a brief update on what is changing and when. Several changes to PAT ...
Meeting FRA Part 243 requirements means more than completing training—it means documenting it clearly and keeping proof you’re in compliance. Whether you're a railroad or contractor, your ability to ...
Relying solely on Part 217 testing could leave gaps in your 243 oversight obligations—especially as scrutiny on compliance grows. Railroads may use their existing operational testing program to meet ...
Your 243 submission is done. But now you are hiring, are you ready to implement your plan? Here are a couple of ideas to help make the transition from planning to implementation easier. Document your ...
The deadline to submit initial training programs is just days away. But what about the other 243 requirements? Here is a checklist that breaks down what you have to do to be compliant with the ...
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