Katie Inouye
Upcoming Webinars
We have four upcoming webinars that you don't want to miss! Join us as we dive into these important topics.

1. Discussion on Railroad and Contractor Responsibility/Oversight for Roadway Worker Safety
Join Lance Hawks, RWP Track Specialist at the Federal Railroad Administration and Katie Inouye, CEO of Spark TS as they discuss railroad and contractor/oversight for roadway worker safety.
Their expert-led session will specifically cover:
What are the minimum regulatory requirements for roadway worker safety?
Who's responsibility is 243 periodic oversight and how it can be used as a tool to increase accountability?
What are the best practices for working around roadway maintenance machines?
Tuesday, August 29
11 am – noon CDT
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2. Oral Fluids Testing: Preparing for DOT's New Final Rule Join our webinar to learn about DOT’s new Part 40 Final Rule, which introduces oral fluid drug testing for the transportation industry. We will discuss key changes, their impact on your operations, and how to prepare for these changes.
Patrice Kelly, Senior Policy Executive Advisor, National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), will be joining the webinar to share her expertise on this rulemaking.
Tuesday, September 12
11 am – noon CDT
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3. Product Knowledge: Rail Tasker Onboarding Dive into the functionalities of Rail Tasker's newest module, Onboarding. See how Rail Tasker allows you to track DOT requirements for new hires and promotions including 40.25s, physicals, pre-employment drug tests, and more. As a TPA, the Onboarding module allows Spark TS to make ordering, tracking, and storing candidate all in one place!
Tuesday, September 26
11 am – noon CDT
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4. 243 Refresher Training Requirements This webinar will provide 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?
Tuesday, October 10 11 am – noon CDT
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