DER Training Course

This USCG-focused DER training and addendum is an enhancement to the self-guided Designated Employee Representative (DER) training. The course details the protocols and processes required by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) under 49 CFR Parts 4, 5, 16 for certain employees in the maritime and shipping industries where they differ from or expand on the drug and alcohol testing procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.

It is critical for the DER to understand and follow the particular requirements of the transportation mode that regulates their industry. The employer risks non-compliance when following DOT protocols, but not those of their modal agency.

DERs working with maritime and shipping employees must be knowledgeable about the guidelines presented in 49 CFR Parts 4, 5 and 16, in addition to those covered in 49 CFR Part 40 and the Safety Sensitive positions that are covered under this regulation.


United States Coast Guard (USCG)

46 CFR Parts 4 and 16 Covered employee:

(800) 221-4291

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a DER?
This is an employee of the regulated company that is authorized to take immediate actions to remove employees from safety-sensitive duties.
Can service agents act as a DER?
Service agents cannot act as a DER for employers
Does the USCG accept a negative dilute drug test?
The NMC does not accept a negative dilute result

Citations

(800) 221-4291