Irondale, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Irondale: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (20.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.1% for Black residents, 18.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.4% for other race residents, 9.6% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (13.8%), African (3.7%).

Elevation: 820 feet

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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)

DOT Physical Irondale, GA

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Irondale, GA and throughout the local area.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Irondale, GA at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.

11760 HASTINGS BRIDGE RD 3.6 miles

11760 HASTINGS BRIDGE RD
HAMPTON, GA 30228
Categories: HAMPTON GA

115 COMMERCE DR STE A 5.5 miles

115 COMMERCE DR STE A
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Categories: FAYETTEVILLE GA

635 GLYNN ST N STE 1 5.6 miles

635 GLYNN ST N STE 1
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Categories: FAYETTEVILLE GA

804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 5.8 miles

804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
Categories: RIVERDALE GA

500 LANIER AVE W STE 412 6.4 miles

500 LANIER AVE W STE 412
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Categories: FAYETTEVILLE GA

1500 MOUNT ZION RD 6.4 miles

1500 MOUNT ZION RD
MORROW, GA 30260
Categories: MORROW GA

750 MOUNT ZION RD 6.4 miles

750 MOUNT ZION RD
JONESBORO, GA 30236
Categories: JONESBORO GA

217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 7.0 miles

217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1
JONESBORO, GA 30236
Categories: JONESBORO GA

83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 7.0 miles

83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
Categories: RIVERDALE GA

81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 7.0 miles

81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
Categories: RIVERDALE GA

6681 JONESBORO RD 7.0 miles

6681 JONESBORO RD
MORROW, GA 30260
Categories: MORROW GA

7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 7.0 miles

7147 JONESBORO RD STE L
Morrow, GA 30260
Categories: Morrow GA

769 MORROW RD 7.6 miles

769 MORROW RD
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
Categories: FOREST PARK GA

87 HIGHWAY 138 W 7.7 miles

87 HIGHWAY 138 W
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 7.9 miles

80 Vinings Dr Ste 80
McDonough, GA 30253
Categories: McDonough GA

155 EAGLES WALK STE F 7.9 miles

155 EAGLES WALK STE F
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 7.9 miles

1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

1275 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 201 8.7 miles

1275 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 201
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Categories: FAYETTEVILLE GA

1240 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 102 8.7 miles

1240 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 102
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Categories: FAYETTEVILLE GA

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 104 9.7 miles

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 104
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 114 9.7 miles

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 114
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 9.8 miles

526 Forest Pkwy Ste K
Forest Park, GA 30297
Categories: Forest Park GA

5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 10.0 miles

5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
Categories: COLLEGE PARK GA

1631 HIGHWAY 20 W 10.6 miles

1631 HIGHWAY 20 W
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

4223 MORELAND AVE 10.9 miles

4223 MORELAND AVE
CONLEY, GA 30288
Categories: CONLEY GA

305 WILLOW LN 11.1 miles

305 WILLOW LN
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

101 REGENCY PARK DR STE 100 11.3 miles

101 REGENCY PARK DR STE 100
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 11.3 miles

5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY
ATLANTA, GA 30349
Categories: ATLANTA GA

6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 12.0 miles

6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375
ATLANTA, GA 30337
Categories: ATLANTA GA

6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 12.2 miles

6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315
ATLANTA, GA 30320
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 12.4 miles

1397 CEDAR GROVE RD
CONLEY, GA 30288
Categories: CONLEY GA

791 Oak St 12.5 miles

791 Oak St
Hapeville, GA 30354
Categories: Hapeville GA

3580 ATLANTA AVE 12.5 miles

3580 ATLANTA AVE
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
Categories: HAPEVILLE GA

23 EASTBROOK BND STE 200 12.6 miles

23 EASTBROOK BND STE 200
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269
Categories: PEACHTREE CITY GA

1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 12.9 miles

1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100
ATLANTA, GA 30354
Categories: ATLANTA GA

175 HANDLEY RD STE 200 13.0 miles

175 HANDLEY RD STE 200
TYRONE, GA 30290
Categories: TYRONE GA

125 S ZACK HINTON PKWY 13.0 miles

125 S ZACK HINTON PKWY
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

2300 COMMERCE PL 13.0 miles

2300 COMMERCE PL
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

1497 HIGHWAY 20 W 13.1 miles

1497 HIGHWAY 20 W
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

535 N CENTRAL AVE 13.3 miles

535 N CENTRAL AVE
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
Categories: HAPEVILLE GA

125C HOWELL RD 13.6 miles

125C HOWELL RD
TYRONE, GA 30290
Categories: TYRONE GA

1657 N EXPRESSWAY 14.0 miles

1657 N EXPRESSWAY
GRIFFIN, GA 30223
Categories: GRIFFIN GA

757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 14.3 miles

757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D
ATLANTA, GA 30315
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1287 SPUR 138 STE 8 14.6 miles

1287 SPUR 138 STE 8
JONESBORO, GA 30236
Categories: JONESBORO GA

1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 14.8 miles

1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C
EAST POINT, GA 30344
Categories: EAST POINT GA

1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 14.9 miles

1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr
East Point, GA 30344
Categories: East Point GA

3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 15.3 miles

3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110
EAST POINT, GA 30344
Categories: EAST POINT GA

4861 BILL GARDNER PKWY 16.2 miles

4861 BILL GARDNER PKWY
LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248
Categories: LOCUST GROVE GA

923 DILL AVE SW 16.8 miles

923 DILL AVE SW
ATLANTA, GA 30310
Categories: ATLANTA GA

3778 HIGHWAY 42 17.0 miles

3778 HIGHWAY 42
LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248
Categories: LOCUST GROVE GA

221B W POPLAR ST 17.1 miles

221B W POPLAR ST
GRIFFIN, GA 30224
Categories: GRIFFIN GA

223 W COLLEGE ST STE A 17.1 miles

223 W COLLEGE ST STE A
GRIFFIN, GA 30224
Categories: GRIFFIN GA

120B West College Street, 17.2 miles

120B West College Street,
Griffin, GA 30224
Categories: Griffin GA

718 S 8TH ST 17.4 miles

718 S 8TH ST
GRIFFIN, GA 30224
Categories: GRIFFIN GA

747 S HILL ST 17.6 miles

747 S HILL ST
GRIFFIN, GA 30224
Categories: GRIFFIN GA

210 ROCK ST 17.7 miles

210 ROCK ST
GRIFFIN, GA 30224
Categories: GRIFFIN GA

8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 18.1 miles

8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110
LITHONIA, GA 30038
Categories: LITHONIA GA

501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 18.1 miles

501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144
ATLANTA, GA 30312
Categories: ATLANTA GA

4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 18.3 miles

4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR
DECATUR, GA 30035
Categories: DECATUR GA

2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 18.5 miles

2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD
DECATUR, GA 30035
Categories: DECATUR GA

920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 19.0 miles

920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK
ATLANTA, GA 30331
Categories: ATLANTA GA

5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 19.0 miles

5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102
DECATUR, GA 30035
Categories: DECATUR GA

236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 19.1 miles

236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1270 CAROLINE ST NE 19.3 miles

1270 CAROLINE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30307
Categories: ATLANTA GA

2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 19.6 miles

2221 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 19.6 miles

1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Categories: ATLANTA GA

338 W Peachtree St NW 19.7 miles

338 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
Categories: Atlanta GA

550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 20.0 miles

550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite,
Atlanta, GA 30308
Categories: Atlanta GA

550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 20.0 miles

550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Categories: ATLANTA GA

145 NORTH AVE NE 20.2 miles

145 NORTH AVE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Categories: ATLANTA GA

882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 20.3 miles

882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30306
Categories: ATLANTA GA

688 SPRING ST NW 20.3 miles

688 SPRING ST NW
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Categories: ATLANTA GA

3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 21.1 miles

3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R
ATLANTA, GA 30331
Categories: ATLANTA GA

5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 21.2 miles

5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW
ATLANTA, GA 30336
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 21.5 miles

1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1
CONYERS, GA 30013
Categories: CONYERS GA

1365 CLIFTON RD NE 21.6 miles

1365 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Categories: ATLANTA GA

4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 21.8 miles

4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F
ATLANTA, GA 30336
Categories: ATLANTA GA

4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 21.9 miles

4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW
ATLANTA, GA 30336
Categories: ATLANTA GA

4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 21.9 miles

4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11
ATLANTA, GA 30336
Categories: ATLANTA GA

4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 22.0 miles

4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30336
Categories: Atlanta GA

1834 CLAIRMONT RD 22.8 miles

1834 CLAIRMONT RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Categories: DECATUR GA

1276 MCCONNELL DR 23.0 miles

1276 MCCONNELL DR
DECATUR, GA 30033
Categories: DECATUR GA

1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 23.0 miles

1039 E FREEWAY DR SE
CONYERS, GA 30094
Categories: CONYERS GA

1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 23.1 miles

1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW
ATLANTA, GA 30318
Categories: ATLANTA GA

2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 23.3 miles

2292 PEACHTREE RD NW
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Categories: ATLANTA GA

371 Newnan Crossing Bypass Suite 103 24.4 miles

371 Newnan Crossing Bypass Suite 103
Newnan, GA 30265
Categories: Newnan GA

1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 24.6 miles

1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 24.7 miles

1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE
CONYERS, GA 30012
Categories: CONYERS GA

1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 24.7 miles

1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C
CONYERS, GA 30012
Categories: CONYERS GA

2151A IDLEWOOD RD 24.8 miles

2151A IDLEWOOD RD
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

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DOT Physical Irondale, GA

Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.

Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:

  • Eye glasses (bring prescription)
  • List of medications
  • Clearance letters or physician related documentation

Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.

NON DOT Physicals/Examinations

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.

To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Irondale, GA

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Irondale, GA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Irondale, GA and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.

No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Irondale, GA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Irondale, GA location.

Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.

Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.

In addition to providing DOT drug testing Irondale, GA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Irondale, GA location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Irondale, GA office at (800)221-4291.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

Department of Transportation (DOT)

If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.

Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.

Drug Free Workplace

Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.

We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.

Our DOT drug testing Irondale, GA centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.

Our DOT drug testing Irondale, GA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Irondale, GA centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.

In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.

Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.

To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.

All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.

The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.

Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.

DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Irondale, GA, (800)221-4291

DOT Additional Requirements/Information

The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.

The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.

DOT Physicals

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Irondale, GA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Irondale, GA.

To schedule a DOT Physical Irondale, GA location or DOT Drug Test Irondale, GA location, Call (800)221-4291

Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of DOT Physical Examinations

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.

Who Needs a DOT Physical?

  • Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
  • Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
  • Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.

Components of a DOT Physical

The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:

  1. Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
  2. Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
  3. Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
  4. Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
  5. Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.

Validity and Certification

Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.

Preparing for a DOT Physical

Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:

  • Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
  • Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
  • Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.

A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.

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Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Irondale: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (20.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.1% for Black residents, 18.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.4% for other race residents, 9.6% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: Ancestries: American (13.8%), African (3.7%).

Elevation: 820 feet

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