DOT Drug Testing Locations Ben Avon Heights, PA
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Ben Avon Heights, PA and the surrounding areas provide DOT Drug Testing, DOT Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Consortium enrollment and other DOT services for Employers, Single operators and all DOT modes who are required to comply with 49 CFR Part 40 in Ben Avon Heights, PA including FMCSA, FTA, FAA, USCG, FRA and PHMSA . Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
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25 HECKEL RD 3.0 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 3.0 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 3.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
4771 McKnight Road, 3.6 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 3.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 4.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
9066 Perry Highway, 4.4 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
1101 5TH AVE 4.7 miles
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
1600 W CARSON ST 5.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
320 E NORTH AVE 5.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 5.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 5.6 miles
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 5.9 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 6.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 6.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 6.1 miles
Glenshaw, PA 15116
526 Penn Avenue, 6.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 6.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 6.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 6.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
874 BUTLER ST STE 2 6.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 6.8 miles
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 6.8 miles
Allison Park, PA 15101
2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 6.9 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
1515 LOCUST ST 7.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 7.1 miles
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 7.1 miles
Coraopolis, PA 15108
10632 PERRY HWY 7.3 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 7.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
112 Third Ave 7.6 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 7.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 7.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 7.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 7.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 7.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 7.9 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 8.0 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 8.0 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 8.1 miles
Allentown, PA 18104
5201 BAUM BLVD 8.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
1984 GREENTREE RD 8.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 8.5 miles
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 8.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 8.8 miles
Aspinwall, PA 15215
50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 8.8 miles
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
642 Washington Road, 9.2 miles
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
832 Merchant Street, 9.7 miles
Ambridge, PA 15003
2727 Murray Avenue, 9.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 9.8 miles
Wexford, PA 15090
393 VANADIUM RD 10.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 10.4 miles
Gibsonia, PA 15044
243 STATION ST 10.9 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
502 WASHINGTON AVE 10.9 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
1535 WASHINGTON RD 10.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 11.0 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 11.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
1691 WASHINGTON RD 11.1 miles
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 11.1 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
1474 ROUTE 51 11.2 miles
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
207 W 7TH AVE 11.2 miles
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 11.4 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 11.5 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 11.8 miles
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 11.9 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 11.9 miles
Seven Fields, PA 16046
6505 MARS RD 11.9 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
20826 1-A Route 19N, 12.0 miles
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
391 WASHINGTON AVE 12.2 miles
OAKMONT, PA 15139
2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105 12.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 12.7 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
2413 LYTLE RD 12.7 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 12.8 miles
MARS, PA 16046
5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 13.1 miles
Verona, PA 15147
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 13.1 miles
West Mifflin, PA 15122
8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 13.2 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 13.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 13.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200 13.7 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 13.9 miles
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 13.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 14.4 miles
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 14.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
695 CLAIRTON BLVD 15.0 miles
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 15.3 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 15.4 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
3401 BRODHEAD RD 15.5 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 16.1 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 16.2 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 16.3 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
251 7TH ST STE 201B 16.4 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B 16.5 miles
MONACA, PA 15061
2300 Freeport Road, 14 Feldarelli Square 16.6 miles
New Kensington, PA 15068
3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 16.8 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 16.8 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
ROUTE 18 16.8 miles
MONACA, PA 15061
565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 16.9 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 17.1 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
336 College Avenue, Suite 4 17.5 miles
Beaver, PA 15009
125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 17.5 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 17.6 miles
Mc Murray, PA 15317
161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 17.7 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 17.7 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
303 E 10TH AVE 17.8 miles
TARENTUM, PA 15084
2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 17.9 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2570 HAYMAKER RD 17.9 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 18.2 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
2380 MCGINLEY RD 18.3 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 18.5 miles
White Oak, PA 15131
1951 LINCOLN HWY 18.5 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
100 MEDICAL BLVD 19.3 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
28 COLONY BLVD 19.3 miles
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
1600 Wildlife Lodge Road, 19.4 miles
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
1125 7TH AVE 20.9 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
4120 7TH STREET RD 21.0 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
101 ALWINE RD 21.3 miles
SAXONBURG, PA 16056
4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 22.0 miles
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1 22.2 miles
BUTLER, PA 16002
447 W Main Street, 22.7 miles
Monongahela, PA 15063
12116 STATE ROUTE 30 22.8 miles
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 22.8 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
905 SPRUCE ST 23.4 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 23.4 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D 24.0 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD 24.1 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 24.1 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 24.2 miles
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
2652 DARLINGTON RD 24.3 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
9173 RTE 30, STE 5 24.4 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 24.5 miles
Murrysville, PA 15668
155 WILSON AVE 24.6 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Ben Avon Heights, PA
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Ben Avon Heights, PA call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You may also schedule your DOT drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration system by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.
The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest DOT drug or DOT alcohol testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.
Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).
In addition to providing DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing in Ben Avon Heights, PA , Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 20,000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
What are the DOT drug testing requirements?
In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act created the following DOT Agencies which established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure that aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses were operated in a safe and responsible manner. As an employer or individual operating in a "Safety Sensitive" position, it is important to understand how these regulations impact you.
49 CFR Part 40 (commonly known as part 40) explains:
- How drug and alcohol testing is conducted
- Who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program
- What employees must do before they may return to duty after a drug and/or alcohol violation
Each DOT Agency and the USCG have specific regulations that cover:
- The agency's prohibitions on drug and alcohol use
- Who is subject to comply with these regulations
- What type of testing is required
- When testing is required
- Consequences of non-compliance
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its rule that would establish requirements for commercial driver's license employers and individuals with regards to the drug and alcohol clearing house which will take affect on January 6, 2020.
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, State Law Enforcement and individual CDL operators to access real time important information about a CDL Driver's drug and alcohol program violations and the ultimate goal of this database is to enhance safety on our Nation's public roadways.
For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency listed below in which you or your company is regulated by. Ask about our DOT Complete Compliance Package!
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (14 CFR Part 120)
- United States Coast Guard (USCG) (46 CFR Parts 4,5 and 16)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (49 CFR Part 382)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (49 CFR Part 199)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (49 CFR Part 655)
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) (49 CFR Part 219)
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
DOT Compliance Checklist in Ben Avon Heights, PA
DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirements for Safety Sensitive Employees.
(FMCSA-FAA-USCG-FRA-PHMSA-FTA)
- Pre-Employment Tests
- Correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF)
- Substance Abuse Professional Process
- Regulations on File
- Random Pool Testing
- *Supervisor Training
- *Written Policy
- Post-Accident Testing Situations
- Previous Employers Checks
- Employee Education
- Record Keeping
- Removal of covered Employee
- Designated Employer Representative
* In addition, any company which employs 2 or more covered employees must have a written drug and alcohol policy and all supervisors must complete the DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training. (Click here to learn more about our online training programs)
If a DOT covered employee or company does not have a copy of the original pre-employment drug test with a negative result, then a new DOT pre-employment drug test must be conducted, and the result maintained on file.
The department of transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have on file a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result and be a member of a DOT approved random selection consortium. In addition, if a DOT regulated company has more than one "safety sensitive" employee, the employer must also have a written DOT drug and alcohol policy and an on-site supervisor must have completed supervisor training for reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or impairment.
To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and penalties.
What is a DOT Drug Test in Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule which altered the DOT 5 panel urine test. Employers and individuals should be aware that the current DOT drug test is still a urine drug test, collected by qualified collectors, analyzed at a SAMHSA certified laboratory and reviewed by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Below you will find a list of the drugs that are screened for in the DOT 5 panel urine drug test:
- Marijuana (THC)
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines
- Opioids**
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Pre-employment
- Random
- Reasonable suspicion
- Return to Duty
- Post-Accident
- Follow Up
** Special note: Opioids' was previously called Opiates' and all DOT drug tests will continue to include confirmation testing for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin) when necessary.
In the January rule change, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also added initial screening and confirmation testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group
When is a DOT drug test required in Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:
What is DOT pre employment testing in Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
As a new hire or a current employee transferring from a non-safety sensitive function into a safety sensitive function (even with the same employer), you are required to submit to a DOT pre employment drug test.
Some employers may, but are not required to, conduct pre employment alcohol testing. Only after your employer receives a negative pre employment DOT drug test result (and negative alcohol test result - if administered) may you begin performing in a safety-sensitive capacity.
What is random DOT Drug Testing in Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
All safety sensitive employees are subject to unannounced random drug & alcohol testing. Alcohol testing is administered just prior to, during or just after performing safety-sensitive functions. Depending on the industry specific regulations, you may only be subject to random drug testing.
Listed below are the current (2019) DOT random testing rates for each DOT agency.
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019. | ||
DOT Agency | 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate | 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA] | 25% | 10% |
Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] | 25% | 10% |
Federal Railroad Administration [FRA] | 25% - Covered Service 50% - Maintenance of Way * | 10% - Covered Service 25% - Maintenance of Way * |
Federal Transit Administration [FTA] | 50% | 10% |
United States Coast Guard [USCG] (with the Dept. of Homeland Security) | 50% | N/A |
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019. |
DOT Agency 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA] 25% 10% |
Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] 25% 10% |
Federal Railroad Administration [FRA] 25% - Covered Service / 50% - Maintenance of Way * 10% - Covered Service / 25% - Maintenance of Way * |
Federal Transit Administration [FTA] 50% 10% |
United States Coast Guard [USCG] (with the Dept. of Homeland Security) 50% N/A |
What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
Safety sensitive individuals and employees are required to submit to any test (whether it is a drug test, alcohol test or both) that a supervisor requests based on reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that one or more trained supervisors reasonably believes or suspects that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervisors cannot require testing based on a hunch or guess alone; their suspicion must be based on observations concerning your appearance, behavior, speech and smell that are usually associated with drug or alcohol use
What is return to duty DOT Drug Testing in Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
If you have violated the prohibited drug & alcohol testing rules, you are required to take a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test before being allowed to return to a safety-sensitive function for any DOT regulated employer. You may also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing for at least 6 times in the first 12 months following your return to active safety-sensitive service.
Return-to-duty tests must be conducted under direct observation.
What is DOT post accident drug testing Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
If you are involved in an event (accident, crash, etc.) meeting certain criteria of the DOT agency, a post-accident drug test will be required. In most cases you will then have to take a drug and alcohol test if you are involved in a qualifying crash. Each DOT agency may have specific rules with regards to what is a post-accident test, for example, the FRA requires a blood specimen for drug testing and an alcohol test.
If you are involved in a qualifying accident, you are required to remain available for this testing and are not permitted to refuse testing.
Remember: Safety-sensitive employees are obligated by law to submit to and cooperate in drug & alcohol testing mandated by DOT regulations.
What is DOT follow up drug testing Ben Avon Heights, PA ?
DOT follow up testing occurs when an individual has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules. The amount of follow-up testing you receive is determined by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and may continue for up to 5 years. This means the SAP will determine how many times you will be tested (at least 6 times in the first year), for how long, and for what substance (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or both). Your employer is responsible for ensuring that follow-up testing is conducted and completed. Follow up testing is in addition to all other DOT required testing and all follow-up tests will be observed. For more information on the SAP process or to locate a Substance Abuse Professional in Ben Avon Heights, PA simply call us at (800)221-4291
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Understanding DOT Drug Testing
DOT drug testing is a regulatory requirement enforced by the United States Department of Transportation to ensure that operators and safety-sensitive personnel in the transportation industry are compliant with federal drug-free workplace laws. This testing applies to millions of transportation professionals across various sectors, including aviation, trucking, railways, public transit, and pipelines.
Regulated Entities and Individuals
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: Includes anyone operating commercial vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Aviation Professionals: Applies to pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, and aircraft maintenance personnel.
- Railroad Operators: Covers those who operate trains, prepare vehicles for service, and dispatch operations on the railway.
- Public Transit Workers: Encompasses bus drivers, mechanics, and any staff responsible for the safety of public transport operations.
- Pipeline Operators: Includes individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities.
What Substances Are Tested?
The DOT drug testing program focuses on several major classes of drugs:
- Amphetamines and Methamphetamines
- Opiates, including heroin, codeine, and morphine
- Cocaine
- THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), found in marijuana
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
Procedure of DOT Drug Testing
The testing process is standardized to prevent tampering and ensure consistent results:
- Sample Collection: Urine samples are collected under strict conditions to ensure that they are not tampered with or substituted.
- Screening Tests: Initial screenings are conducted using immunoassay techniques. If a test is positive, further confirmation is required.
- Confirmation Tests: Confirmatory testing using more precise methods like Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) confirms the presence of specific drugs.
- Review Process: An MRO reviews confirmed positive results to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation before reporting the result to the employer.
Implications of Non-Compliance
Non-compliance with DOT drug testing regulations can lead to significant consequences:
- Removal from Safety-Sensitive Duties: Employees testing positive are immediately removed from their safety-sensitive duties.
- Rehabilitation and Return-to-Duty Testing: Before returning to duty, employees must undergo an evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), complete any prescribed treatment, and have negative results on follow-up tests.
- Employment Consequences: Additional consequences may include job suspension, termination, or other disciplinary actions based on the employer’s policies.
DOT drug testing serves as a critical safeguard in the transportation industry, promoting a safe and responsible work environment while ensuring public safety and compliance with federal regulations.
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Local Area Info: Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania
Ben Avon Heights is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located on a hill above the Ohio River, 9 miles (14 km) from the city of Pittsburgh. The population was 371 at the 2010 census.
Prior to 1906, the land that became Ben Avon Heights was farmland belonging to Samuel Taylor and John Wilson. In 1910 Walter Pringle Fraser of Ben Avon bought 84 acres (340,000 m2) on the former Taylor farm, using forty of the acres to build the Ben Avon Country Club and golf course. The remaining 44 acres (180,000 m2) were opened for a residential development which he named Ben Avon Heights. Like neighboring Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights appealed to Pittsburghers looking for rural summer homes away from the city. The borough was incorporated in 1913.
When the Ben Avon Country Club closed in 1917, it was divided into lots for additional housing. The Shannopin Country Club, the only commercial property in Ben Avon Heights, opened in 1920 with its clubhouse in Ben Avon Heights and golf course in neighboring Kilbuck Township. In the early 1930s, John I. Thompson purchased a portion of the original John Wilson Farm in Kilbuck Township and transformed the farmland into another residential area known as the Thompson Plan. The borough annexed the Thompson Plan in 1936, setting the boundaries of Ben Avon Heights to the way they are today.