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Most recent Drug & Alcohol Testing Questions

How may an employer show themselves to have provided a "reasonable accommodation" to employees who have been directed by a physician to use CBD, even though such use may result in a positive drug test?

An employer would follow the “accommodation” guidelines as indicated in their employment policy. The corporate HR group should assess whether or not efforts have been appropriate and should indicate w...

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What are you the current number of states where marijuana is legal (CBD only or Mixed)?

Please review our map of marijuana legalization....

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If an employee informs the employer that they are using a CBD product, what is the employers responsibility if that employee is in a safety-sensitive position?

The employer’s responsibility is to explain that there is no exception (under DOT regulations) for the use of any product that presents as THC metabolites and exceeds set thresholds on a DOT drug scre...

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Can an employee test positive for marijuana from second hand smoke?

Cut-off levels have been established to rule out passive or second hand smoke inhalation.  Clinical studies have been conducted to establish the cut-offs, and the studies concluded that it is extremel...

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Is there a method to determine fake urine was used in a urinalysis?

Our lab partners use the most advanced screening technology, including screening methods to detect synthetic urine, to ensure quality control measures are in place for donors who try and cheat on a dr...

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How do I obtain a waiver or exemption to gain access to an owner site?

You will need to contact your contract employer for the specific owner’s procedure for obtaining a waiver or exemption....

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Can I hire someone with an invalid result?

An invalid test result is acceptable except in the following cases:   The employer needs a negative test result (DOT and Consortium Pre-Employment, Return-to-Duty)The MRO has instructed a recollection...

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What is the expiration date of an oral fluid test?

Our preferred vendor partner, Orasure, utilizes the Intercept oral fluid collection device, which expires 24 months from the date of manufacture. So typically, they may have an 18-20-month date when r...

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