The National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Defined: What Employers Need to Know What and Why? First and foremost, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse was created for SAFETY! It is one of the ways the Department of Transportation (DOT) is attempting to keep our roadways safer by striving to keep commercial driver’s license Read more »
Drug Testing & Alcohol Testing
Is CBD Oil Legal in Ohio?
The short answer is no, CBD oil is not yet legal in Ohio, according to state regulators. Cannabidiol (CBD) comes from the hemp plant or marijuana plant, as does THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). However, CBD does not contain the psychoactive properties that THC does and, therefore, does not create a “high” feeling as a THC/marijuana product Read more »
Four Semi-Synthetic Opioids Have Been Added to the DOT Drug Testing Panel
CRITICAL NEED-TO-KNOW INFORMATION FOR ALL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE ADDITION OF FOUR SEMI-SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS TO THE DRUG TESTING PANEL, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018 DOT Drug Testing Panel Changes Effective January 1, 2018, all DOT drug testing panels will be expanded to include four semi‐synthetic opioids (oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and hydrocodone) for Read more »
6 Types of Drug Tests That Will Help You Stay Compliant
Most company Safety Directors do not need to be reminded of the problems created by substance abuse in their workplaces. These challenges are present in every industry and are the leading cause of absenteeism, tardiness, lost productivity, and on-the-job injuries.
Reasons Why a Drug Testing Company Can Make Your Life Easier
Substance abuse has been a growing problem in the United States in recent decades. Absenteeism, tardiness and on-the-job accidents are occurring more often, and these events are costing companies millions of dollars in productivity, Workers’ Compensation and liability costs. The abuse of drugs or alcohol affects employees noticeably whether they consume on the job or Read more »