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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
recently developed a new web-based tool to help employers and
employees quickly determine whether they are required to comply
with its drug and alcohol testing requirements for employees in
safety-sensitive positions.
To determine coverage, the tool uses a
simple, decision-tree system. Users are first prompted to
identify whether they are an employer or employee and the mode
of transportation in which they operate. Based on their
responses, they are then asked series of yes or no questions
specific to their situation. In the event that users are
covered, the system provides the specific Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) citation and a list of relevant Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) to help them understand their rights and
responsibilities under the regulations.
To use the tool, go to
DOT's Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance and select “Am I Covered.”
DOT’s drug and alcohol testing regulations
affect roughly 12.1 million people and were implemented to
provide a safe working environment for transportation industry
workers and the traveling public. But worker alcohol and drug
use can cause serious safety hazards in all industries, not just
transportation. For more information about strategies for
preventing it and helping employees with alcohol and drug
problems seek help, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Web
site.
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