Norvelt, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Population (male): 416

Median Age: 49.7 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 0.8%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.7%), American (15.0%), Irish (13.8%), Polish (6.4%), Slovak (6.2%), Czech (5.5%).

Elevation: 985 feet

Land Area:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $60,713
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,445
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $151,200 Norvelt:$151,200PA:$181,200

Races:
      White alone - 939 - 99.1%
      Two or more races - 6 - 0.6%
      Hispanic - 2 - 0.2%
      Asian alone - 1 - 0.1%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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DOT Drug Testing Norvelt, PA

Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, 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.

830 ROUTE 819 S 3.5 miles

830 ROUTE 819 S
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT PA

615 W SMITHFIELD ST 4.9 miles

615 W SMITHFIELD ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT PA

508 S CHURCH ST 5.3 miles

508 S CHURCH ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S 5.5 miles

6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
Categories: MT PLEASANT PA

870 WEATHERWOOD LN 5.8 miles

870 WEATHERWOOD LN
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Categories: GREENSBURG PA

811 S Center Ave 5.8 miles

811 S Center Ave
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
Categories: NEW STANTON PA

206 ARLINGTON PL 5.8 miles

206 ARLINGTON PL
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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143 HARTMAN RD STE 10 6.0 miles

143 HARTMAN RD STE 10
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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308 BESSEMER RD STE 100 6.4 miles

308 BESSEMER RD STE 100
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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5240 ROUTE 30, STE B, 6.5 miles

5240 ROUTE 30, STE B,
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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3876 STATE ROUTE 30 7.0 miles

3876 STATE ROUTE 30
LATROBE, PA 15650
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5927 STATE ROUTE 981 STE 6 7.0 miles

5927 STATE ROUTE 981 STE 6
LATROBE, PA 15650
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161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2 7.0 miles

161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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532 W PITTSBURGH ST 7.1 miles

532 W PITTSBURGH ST
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300 7.6 miles

5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park 7.6 miles

200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991 7.6 miles

4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B 7.6 miles

134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 8.2 miles

Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle
Greensburg, PA 15601
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W 2ND AVE 9.4 miles

W 2ND AVE
LATROBE, PA 15650
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6510 STATE ROUTE 30 11.4 miles

6510 STATE ROUTE 30
JEANNETTE, PA 15644
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9173 RTE 30, STE 5 12.7 miles

9173 RTE 30, STE 5
IRWIN, PA 15642
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146 MOTOR DROME RD 12.8 miles

146 MOTOR DROME RD
SMITHTON, PA 15479
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8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 12.9 miles

8943 STATE ROUTE 30,
IRWIN, PA 15642
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905 SPRUCE ST 13.7 miles

905 SPRUCE ST
IRWIN, PA 15642
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421 ROUTE 22 13.8 miles

421 ROUTE 22
DELMONT, PA 15626
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12116 STATE ROUTE 30 14.3 miles

12116 STATE ROUTE 30
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
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11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 14.3 miles

11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3
IRWIN, PA 15642
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301 S ARCH ST 14.4 miles

301 S ARCH ST
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
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1048 MORRELL AVE 15.2 miles

1048 MORRELL AVE
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
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1440 Morrell Ave 15.6 miles

1440 Morrell Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
Categories: Connellsville PA

4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 15.6 miles

4889 William Penn Highway - Wa,
Murrysville, PA 15668
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800 PLAZA DR STE 210 17.0 miles

800 PLAZA DR STE 210
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 17.6 miles

4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
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4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 17.9 miles

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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1951 LINCOLN HWY 18.6 miles

1951 LINCOLN HWY
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
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1829 UNIVERSITY RD 18.7 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY RD
DUNBAR, PA 15431
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1829 UNIVERSITY DR 18.8 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY DR
DUNBAR, PA 15431
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2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 18.9 miles

2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall
White Oak, PA 15131
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760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 19.1 miles

760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104,
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
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860 ROSTRAVER RD 19.1 miles

860 ROSTRAVER RD
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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1000 MCKEAN AVE 19.3 miles

1000 MCKEAN AVE
DONORA, PA 15033
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2380 MCGINLEY RD 19.9 miles

2380 MCGINLEY RD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 20.3 miles

3706 5TH AVE Ste 2
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
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2570 HAYMAKER RD 20.3 miles

2570 HAYMAKER RD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 20.3 miles

2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 20.6 miles

2644 MOSSIDE BLVD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 20.9 miles

125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420
Monroeville, PA 15146
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28 COLONY BLVD 20.9 miles

28 COLONY BLVD
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
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140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A 21.2 miles

140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 21.7 miles

600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110
Monroeville, PA 15146
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3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 21.9 miles

3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 21.9 miles

3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125
Monroeville, PA 15146
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625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 22.1 miles

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
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1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 22.2 miles

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
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1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 22.4 miles

1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
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201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 22.6 miles

201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
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447 W Main Street, 23.0 miles

447 W Main Street,
Monongahela, PA 15063
Categories: Monongahela PA

565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 23.5 miles

565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
Categories: CLAIRTON PA

751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 23.6 miles

751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
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3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 23.7 miles

3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 24.4 miles

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 24.5 miles

1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 24.6 miles

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
Categories: CLAIRTON PA

404 West Main Street, 24.8 miles

404 West Main Street,
Uniontown, PA 15401
Categories: Uniontown PA

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 24.8 miles

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
Categories: BROWNSVILLE PA

695 CLAIRTON BLVD 24.9 miles

695 CLAIRTON BLVD
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
Categories: PLEASANT HILLS PA

500 W BERKELEY ST 24.9 miles

500 W BERKELEY ST
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Norvelt, PA

To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, 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!

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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!

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 Norvelt, 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.

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What is a DOT Drug Test in Norvelt, 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)
  • ** 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 Norvelt, PA?

    All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:

    • Pre-employment
    • Random
    • Reasonable suspicion
    • Return to Duty
    • Post-Accident
    • Follow Up

    What is DOT pre employment testing in Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, 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
    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%
    Federal Transit Administration
    [FTA]
    50% N/A
    United States Coast Guard
    [USCG]
    (with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
    50% N/A

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    What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, 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 Norvelt, PA simply call us at (800)221-4291

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    Local Area Info: Norvelt, Pennsylvania

    Norvelt is a census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was part of the Calumet-Norvelt CDP for the 2000 census, but was split into the two separate communities of Calumet and Norvelt for the 2010 census. Calumet was a typical company town, locally referred to as a "patch" or "patch town", built by a single company to house coal miners as cheaply as possible. On the other hand, Norvelt was created during the depression by the federal government of the United States as a model community, intended to increase the standard of living of laid-off coal miners. Award winning writer Jack Gantos was born in the village and wrote a book about it

    As part of the sweeping National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 (NIRA), Congress allocated $25 million for the creation of "subsistence homesteads" for dislocated industrial workers. Over the course of the program's eleven-year history, the federal government seeded nearly 100 planned, cooperative communities. Norvelt, in southwestern Pennsylvania, was the fourth. The idea for the program was a throwback to the Jeffersonian ideal of a back-to-the-land movement, popularized by Americans who promoted small-scale subsistence farming as an antidote to economic exploitation and the alienation of modern life. The idea gained strength in the 1920s among a wide variety of progressive organizations, including church-related groups such as the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) which was the social services arm of the Quakers. During the 1920s, the AFSC had become deeply concerned with the violence that resulted from labor strife, particularly in the bituminous coal fields of Appalachia. So AFSC volunteers traveled to the bituminous-coal regions in West Virginia and Pennsylvania to help the families of striking and unemployed coal miners. The AFSC also believed in the necessity of economic and social justice as a means of insuring lasting peace in this section of the United States. To that end, it clothed and fed the families of unemployed miners during strikes, and later launched subsistence gardening and vocational retraining programs. After the onset of the Great Depression, these experiences placed the AFSC in the forefront of the movement for cooperative communities, so much so that the United States Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes recruited AFSC staff to guide its subsistence homesteads program.

    The Great Depression was an opportunity to put these ideals into action. Supporters lobbied for the creation of a government-sponsored resettlement program that would place unemployed industrial workers in farmstead communities. Promoted as a relief measure, it quickly became weighted with the much more ambitious goal of cooperative living. In 1934, Interior Secretary Ickes named Milburn Wilson to head the newly created "Division of Subsistence Homesteads". Wilson, in turn, selected the AFSC's Clarence Pickett to help administer the program. As the AFSC's executive secretary, Pickett already had overseen vocational reeducation and cooperative farm programs for unemployed coal miners in West Virginia. The AFSC's work supplied the prototype for the federal program. In the years that followed, AFSC lent its support to the federal program and later sponsored its own cooperative community, Penn-Craft in Fayette County.

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Population (total):

Population (male): 416

Median Age: 49.7 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 0.8%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.7%), American (15.0%), Irish (13.8%), Polish (6.4%), Slovak (6.2%), Czech (5.5%).

Elevation: 985 feet

Land Area:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $60,713
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,445
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $151,200 Norvelt:$151,200PA:$181,200

Races:
      White alone - 939 - 99.1%
      Two or more races - 6 - 0.6%
      Hispanic - 2 - 0.2%
      Asian alone - 1 - 0.1%

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