A Guide to Fmcsa Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations

Download or read book A Guide to Fmcsa Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations written by Andrew David Easler and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have for any Designated Employer Representative (DER), DER Assistant, or other Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, attorney, or consultant working under United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, this publication includes three foundational documents governing USCG drug and alcohol testing protocols: United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49 CFR Part 40 -- Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs; United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines; and 49 CFR PART 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing. In addition, this publication features valuable professional tips from the editor, acclaimed drug and alcohol testing trainer Andrew Easler. Found in the footnotes, these tips assist the reader with: Interpreting language in the regulations; Differentiating between DOT and HHS regulations; Recognizing modern trends in the practical application of federal protocols in workplace testing; and Locating documents and resources referenced in the regulations. This is the perfect supplement for any training program focused on FMCSA testing programs including initial and refresher training for the DOT FMCSA Designated Employer Representative (DER) Course.