On January 1, 2018, the Department of Transportation made changes to its drug testing panel that modify 49 CFR Part 40. The final ruling aligns the DOT panel with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) panel changes that went into effect on October 1, 2017. The revised change mandates that DOT regulated programs […]
Listen to Abigail Potter, Manager of Safety and Occupational Health Policy at the American Trucking Associations, as she discusses the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration and the Trump Administration’s recent efforts to combat the growing use of drug use. Topics covered include: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Summit Three part […]
Welcome to this second edition of MRO Talks. In this particular episode, instead of discussing general industry news, we wanted to talk about some exciting enhancements to our drug and health screening services. In the coming months, we will be expanding our laboratory and clinic partnerships to create what will be the largest electronically-enabled collection […]
Welcome to the first quarterly edition of MRO Talks with Dr. Todd Simo, HireRight’s Chief Medical Officer. In this podcast, we will be discussing, “Which Drug Screening Specimen is Best”, including: The best specimens to use based on your drug-free workplace program configuration Strengths of incorporating urine, oral fluid and hair testing into your program […]
We’re used to organizations running background checks on employees who work for banks, medical facilities, public and private transportation, schools, and other conventional organizations, but it may also be prudent to consider screening individuals involved in other pursuits.
A new analysis conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), shows that Colorado, Oregon and Washington have about a three percent higher rate of collision claim frequencies than would have been expected without legalization of marijuana.
