DOT Physical Vinings, GA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Vinings, 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 Vinings, 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.
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 1.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 2.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 2.1 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 2.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 2.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 2.8 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 2.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 3.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 3.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
180 COBB PKWY S 3.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 3.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 3.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2890 DELK RD SE 4.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 4.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
545 CONCORD RD SE 4.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
2721 S COBB DR SE 4.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 4.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 4.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 5.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 5.6 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 5.7 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 5.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 6.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 6.2 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 6.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 6.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
6660 ROSWELL RD 7.0 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 7.2 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 7.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 7.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 7.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
On-site only 7.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 7.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 7.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
688 SPRING ST NW 7.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
3950 Austell Road SW 7.8 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 7.9 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 7.9 miles
Austell, GA 30106
145 NORTH AVE NE 8.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 8.0 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 8.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 8.0 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 8.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 8.2 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 8.2 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 8.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 8.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
338 W Peachtree St NW 8.2 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 8.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 8.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
399 AUSTELL RD 8.4 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
110 LEWIS DR NE 8.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
790 CHURCH ST, #150 8.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 8.8 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 9.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 9.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 9.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 9.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 9.3 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 9.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 9.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 9.5 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 9.6 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 9.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 9.7 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1276 MCCONNELL DR 9.7 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 10.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 10.1 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 10.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
923 DILL AVE SW 10.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
561 THORNTON RD 10.6 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 10.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 10.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 11.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 11.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 11.4 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
9410B WILLEO RD 11.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 11.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 11.8 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 12.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 12.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 12.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 12.6 miles
East Point, GA 30344
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 13.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 13.0 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 13.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 13.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 13.6 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 14.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
535 N CENTRAL AVE 14.0 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 14.0 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 14.1 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 14.1 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 14.1 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 14.2 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 14.2 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 14.2 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
5019 LAVISTA RD 14.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 14.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 14.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 14.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 14.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
1275 SHILOH RD NW STE 3050 14.6 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3655 CHEROKEE ST NW STE 5 14.6 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 14.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
3580 ATLANTA AVE 14.7 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 14.7 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
791 Oak St 14.8 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
3805 CHEROKEE ST NW 14.8 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 15.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 15.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
5745 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY ste 9 15.4 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 15.7 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
5610 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY 15.7 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 15.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
203 WOODPARK PL BLDG C 15.8 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 16.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 16.2 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 16.2 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 16.7 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
8335 OFFICE PARK DR STE G 17.2 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
8337 Office Park Dr Ste A 17.2 miles
Douglasville, GA 30134
1432 TOWNELAKE PKWY STE 170 17.2 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 17.3 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 17.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 17.5 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 17.6 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 17.8 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
PO BOX 958 17.9 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
4500 S MAIN ST STE 104 18.0 miles
ACWORTH, GA 30101
4223 MORELAND AVE 18.0 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
9390 THE LANDING DR 18.3 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
6440 BELLS FERRY RD 18.5 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 18.6 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 18.7 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
9690 VENTANA WAY 18.8 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 18.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 19.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 19.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
6460 HIGHWAY 92 STE 100 19.5 miles
ACWORTH, GA 30102
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 19.5 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
7421 DOUGLAS BLVD STE A 19.5 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
49 HOSIERY MILL RD 19.6 miles
DALLAS, GA 30157
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 19.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 19.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
769 MORROW RD 19.8 miles
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 19.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3216 HIGHWAY 5 20.0 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 20.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 20.1 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 20.3 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 20.3 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 20.3 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 20.3 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 20.3 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 20.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 20.8 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 20.9 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
6681 JONESBORO RD 20.9 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 20.9 miles
Morrow, GA 30260
750 MOUNT ZION RD 21.0 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 21.1 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 21.2 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
1500 MOUNT ZION RD 21.5 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 22.1 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 22.2 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 22.3 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
504 W MEMORIAL DR 22.5 miles
DALLAS, GA 30132
5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 22.8 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 23.0 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 23.1 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 23.5 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
300 W I PKWY 24.2 miles
DALLAS, GA 30132
305 WILLOW LN 24.5 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
87 HIGHWAY 138 W 24.5 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
1030 MARIETTA RD 24.6 miles
CANTON, GA 30114
960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 24.9 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
DOT Physical Vinings, 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 Vinings, GA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Vinings, GA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Vinings, 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 Vinings, GA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Vinings, 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 Vinings, GA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Vinings, 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 Vinings, 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 Vinings, 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 Vinings, GA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Vinings, 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 Vinings, 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 Vinings, GA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Vinings, GA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Vinings, GA location or DOT Drug Test Vinings, 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
- 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
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- 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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Local Area Info: Vinings, Georgia
Vinings is a census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia, United States, just across the Chattahoochee River from Atlanta. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 9,734. A part of the Vinings, Smyrna, Cumberland (VSC) area, it is located between the affluent West Paces Ferry section of Buckhead in northwest Atlanta, and suburban Smyrna in Cobb County, adjacent to the Cumberland Mall. The U.S. Postal Service assigns both "Atlanta" to the ZIP code (30339) that includes Vinings (area of Cobb County between Interstate 285 and the Chattahoochee River).
Early on, Vinings was known as Crossroads, and then Paces, after Hardy Pace, circa 1830. He operated Pace's Ferry across the Chattahoochee River, in this area between Atlanta, Buckhead, and Smyrna. Paces Ferry Road is still the main east/west road through Vinings. The Western and Atlantic Railroad laid rail tracks from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Atlanta in the 1840s. Vinings became a construction station for the railroad, and was inadvertently named for William H. Vining, as he worked on the railroad construction of "Vining's Bridge" laying tracks in the area. The railroad is still state-owned as it was from the beginning, and is now leased to CSX.[citation needed]
The Union Army occupied the Vinings area during Sherman's Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War in 1864 and the subsequent March to the Sea. Pace's home, which had been used as a hospital for Union troops, was destroyed in the process. Vinings recovered after the war, as Governor Brown leased the railroad to Vinings to bring passengers to the springs and pavilions built to encourage a respite from the reconstruction of Atlanta. Vinings was officially recognized as a community in 1904, the same year the one-lane bridge was constructed across the Chattahoochee River. The town was never incorporated, though it had been discussed whether it should become a "township".[citation needed]