DOT Drug Testing Shippingport, PA
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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.
3401 BRODHEAD RD 5.5 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
ROUTE 18 5.5 miles
MONACA, PA 15061
336 College Avenue, Suite 4 7.3 miles
Beaver, PA 15009
3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B 7.7 miles
MONACA, PA 15061
16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203 8.5 miles
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE 8.5 miles
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 8.8 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
332 W 6TH ST 9.0 miles
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
425 W 5TH ST 9.1 miles
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
16280 DRESDEN AVE 9.2 miles
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
1125 7TH AVE 9.7 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD 10.0 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D 10.1 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
2652 DARLINGTON RD 10.1 miles
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
832 Merchant Street, 10.1 miles
Ambridge, PA 15003
993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 12.4 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 13.0 miles
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 13.5 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 13.9 miles
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 14.2 miles
Coraopolis, PA 15108
641 E TAGGART ST 15.2 miles
EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413
1101 5TH AVE 15.4 miles
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
20826 1-A Route 19N, 16.5 miles
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200 17.0 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 17.1 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
6505 MARS RD 17.2 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
218 THREE SPRINGS DR 17.3 miles
WEIRTON, WV 26062
8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 17.4 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 17.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
601 COLLIERS WAY 17.7 miles
WEIRTON, WV 26062
510 JAMISON AVE 17.8 miles
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 17.9 miles
Wexford, PA 15090
1677 ROUTE 65 18.5 miles
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 18.7 miles
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 18.8 miles
Seven Fields, PA 16046
10632 PERRY HWY 18.8 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 19.1 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 19.1 miles
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 19.6 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 20.0 miles
MARS, PA 16046
25 HECKEL RD 20.0 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
7880 LINCOLE PL 20.0 miles
LISBON, OH 44432
9066 Perry Highway, 20.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 21.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 21.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 21.5 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 21.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
3203 JOHNSON RD 22.3 miles
STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
3548 ELLWOOD RD 22.3 miles
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
103 W MAIN ST 22.4 miles
SALINEVILLE, OH 43945
4220 SUNSET BLVD 22.5 miles
STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
1417 MAIN ST 22.6 miles
FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
500 LURAY DR 22.7 miles
WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953
4771 McKnight Road, 22.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
107 Royal Birkdale Drive, 23.0 miles
Columbiana, OH 44408
112 Third Ave 23.2 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 23.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 23.7 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
1600 W CARSON ST 23.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 24.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 24.4 miles
Allison Park, PA 15101
243 STATION ST 24.6 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
1984 GREENTREE RD 24.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 24.6 miles
Glenshaw, PA 15116
4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 24.6 miles
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
502 WASHINGTON AVE 24.7 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
320 E NORTH AVE 24.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 24.7 miles
Gibsonia, PA 15044
490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 24.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
3219 US 422 24.9 miles
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
1000 S MERCER ST 24.9 miles
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 25.0 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Shippingport, PA
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 |
What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, 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 Shippingport, PA simply call us at (800)221-4291
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Local Area Info: Shippingport Atomic Power Station
The Shippingport Atomic Power Station was (according to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission) the world’s first full-scale atomic electric power plant devoted exclusively to peacetime uses.[notes 1][notes 2] It was located near the present-day Beaver Valley Nuclear Generating Station on the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States, about 25 miles (40 km) from Pittsburgh.
The reactor reached criticality on December 2, 1957, and aside from stoppages for three core changes, it remained in operation until October 1982. The first electrical power was produced on December 18, 1957 as engineers synchronized the plant with the distribution grid of Duquesne Light Company.
The first core used at Shippingport originated from a cancelled nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and used highly enriched uranium (93% U-235) as "seed" fuel surrounded by a "blanket" of natural U-238, in a so-called seed-and-blanket design; in the first reactor about half the power came from the seed. The first Shippingport core reactor turned out to be capable of an output of 60 MWe one month after its launch. The second core was similarly designed but more powerful, having a larger seed. The highly energetic seed required more refueling cycles than the blanket in these first two cores.