Employee Drug Testing

Service Description

Employee drug testing is a process that employers use to screen for drug use among their employees. Employers may conduct drug tests during the hiring process or periodically. Types of drug tests Urine: The most common type of drug test Saliva: A common type of drug test When drug tests are conducted Hiring: Employers often conduct drug tests during the hiring process Periodically: Employers may conduct drug tests monthly, bimonthly, or annually Suspicion: Employers may conduct drug tests if they suspect an employee is using drugs *DOT employee drug testing is a program that screens employees for drugs and alcohol use. The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires these tests for employees in safety-sensitive positions. Who is tested? Employees of companies regulated by the DOT, such as commercial drivers Applicants for jobs at companies regulated by the DOT What is tested for? Marijuana Cocaine Opioids, including codeine, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone Phencyclidine (PCP) Amphetamines, including methamphetamine, MDMA, and MDA When is testing required? Before employment, At specific intervals, and After certain events during employment. How is the test administered? Typically a urine sample is collected In some cases, a blood test may be required Who is responsible for testing? Employers regulated by the DOT, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)