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By: Kay Dervishi, NYN Media Organizations providing services for people with mental health and substance abuse challenges are simultaneously dealing with a spiking need for help and limited funds to best meet the demand, according to a new report from …
Providers Fighting Mental Health, Substance Abuse Challenges Struggle with Rising Need Read More »
By: Todd Dills, Overdrive Despite a well-documented ramp-up in offsite audits of trucking companies in 2020, the overall number of carrier reviews was down about 8% from 2019. Regulators also announced a policy change at the beginning of the pandemic …
DOT-issued Carrier Safety Ratings Grew Even More Scarce Read More »
By: Recovery Unplugged Little by little, substance use disorder (SUD) infiltrates every area of a sufferer’s life. One of the most immediate areas in which the impact of excessive drug and alcohol abuse can be felt is in the workplace. …
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By ASAP An effective drug and alcohol policy is the key to creating a safe and drug-free workplace for all your employees. It becomes even more critical if you have employees in safety-sensitive positions. According to the Department of Transportation …
Why do I need a DOT Drug and Alcohol Compliance Policy? Read More »
Mark your calendars! The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its 20th Take Back Day scheduled for Saturday, April 24- from 10:00 AM to 2:00PM. The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at collection sites which will adhere to …
By: Jon Johnson, Medical News Today Shrooms are a common name for hallucinogenic mushrooms containing the compound psilocybin. They may show up on specific drug tests designed to detect hallucinogens, but many standard drug tests do not test for these …
By ASAP Although any impaired employee is a safety-risk to the public or workplace, federal regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 for the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing require employers to follow specific guidelines, whereas Non-DOT employers …
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By Eric Miller, Transport Topics More than 56,000 drug and alcohol violations were recorded last year in a database intended to track truck drivers’ compliance history and prevent them from job-hopping in the event of a failed drug test. The …
FMCSA Clearinghouse Records More Than 56,000 Truck Driver Violations in 2020 Read More »
By Ashleigh Webber, Personnel Today Nine out of 10 people have admitted to drinking alcohol while working from home this year – a statistic that a health and safety firm has said could have concerning consequences for worker health and …
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By: Daily Reporter The Hancock County Traffic Safety Partnership is among 52 police entities in the state that are being equipped with a new roadside tool that can detect the presence of cocaine, opiates, cannabis and other drugs. The device, …
