Ryan Cunningham

Photo Credit: Lippincott Nursing Center Opioid testing is more than a regulatory requirement; it's a proven workplace safety strategy. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), employers regulated under 49 CFR Part 40 must test safety-sensitive employees for opioids because impairment can increase the risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. DOT testing screens for seven opioids: codeine, morphine, heroin metabolite (6-acetylmorphine), hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone,...

A Certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) is essential for protecting your workforce, maintaining DOT compliance, and reducing workplace risk. Under 49 CFR Part 40, BATs are the only qualified professionals authorized to conduct DOT alcohol confirmation tests using ODAPC- and NHTSA-approved Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) devices. They must complete DOT qualification training, demonstrate proficiency through seven consecutive error-free mock tests, and stay current with ODAPC guidance and...

Photo credit: John Hopkins University As marijuana laws continue to change across the United States, workplace safety remains a top priority for employers. Although many states allow medical or recreational marijuana, marijuana is still prohibited for employees performing safety-sensitive duties under U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. According to the DOT Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC), a medical marijuana card or physician recommendation is not a...