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FRA Post Accident Determination Application As part of FRA’s drug and alcohol testing program, certain accidents/incidents are subject to...
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Holly Rainwater
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
What exactly is a refusal to test and who determines it?
The DOT regulations outline refusals to test for drugs and alcohol. Some refusals are determined by MROs and BATs and STTs. For others,...
Holly Rainwater
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations for FMCSA Regulated Employees
Beginning January 6, 2023, a FMCSA pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver's...
Holly Rainwater
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
Good morning! Are you hungover - or just drunk.
Alcohol has been consumed throughout the world for hundreds of years. It is often referred to as a "recreational beverage" and is widley...
Holly Rainwater
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Will I pass a urine drug test if I use products containing CBD?
A two part answer. Not a week goes by that I don't get asked this question, "Holly, will I test positive for marijuana if I use a CBD...
Holly Rainwater
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
FMCSA Controlled Substances and Alcohol Testing - Are You Doing Enough?
Reviewing Your 382 Program Are you doing enough to enure your FMCSA drug and alcohol program is compliant with 49 CFR Part 382? This...
Holly Rainwater
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Assess Your FTA Compliance
FTA Drug and Alcohol Program Management It's a piece of cake being a Drug and Alcohol Program Manager (DAPM) or Designated Employer...
Holly Rainwater
- Sep 25, 2022
- 3 min
DOT Previous Employer Records Request - 40.25
Do I need to verify a DOT employee’s prior drug and alcohol testing history? Yes! Before you hire or transfer someone into a...
Holly Rainwater
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min
Drug & Alcohol Testing: Marijuana and CBD
Over the past several years, many questions have come up regarding the use of cannabidiol (CBD) and Medical Marijuana. Many states have...
Holly Rainwater
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
FMCSA Clearinghouse: What Railroaders Need to Know
In 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) established the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol...
Katie Inouye
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
The Importance of Sharing Accurate Information
With texting and social media, it is easy to spread information. But effective safety programs have plans in place to share information not
Holly Rainwater
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
10 Steps to Collection Site Security and Integrity – What Are You Doing to Assist Your Collector?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a good job providing collection agents with information on maintaining the integrity of a...
Katie Inouye
- Apr 29, 2022
- 1 min
Join Us for an Upcoming Webinar
Join us for one of our upcoming webinars! Register below. Drug & Alcohol Testing: Collection Site Integrity As a DOT employer, how good...
Katie Inouye
- Apr 21, 2022
- 1 min
Updating your 243 Plan Just Got Easier
It's been almost a year since 49 CFR Part 243 has gone into effect for contractors and short line railroads.
Katie Inouye
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Webinar: A Review FRA's Requirements for Drug & Alcohol Testing
Do you have questions about implementing the new recent changes for Mechanical employees in 49 CFR Part 219? During this webinar, Holly...
Katie Inouye
- Feb 19, 2022
- 6 min
Effective March 4th: Mechanical Employees Included in Part 219
On February 2, 2022, FRA published a Final Rule updating 49 CFR Part 219 to include Mechanical Employees. This post provides a brief update
Katie Inouye
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
What Records Must be Maintained for 243?
There are a handful of records you should be maintained to ensure you can demonstrate your compliance with 49 CFR Part 243.
Katie Inouye
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
243 Oversight and 217 Operational Tests
While railroads can use their operational testing program for the required periodic oversight in 243, there are some differences you should
Katie Inouye
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
243 is here and I just hired someone, now what?
Your 243 submission is done. But now you are hiring, are you ready to implement your plan?
Katie Inouye
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
Measuring and Communicating Training ROI
Training is significantly different from traditional education. Why? Training initiatives should have a clear and defined business purpose.
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